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N263 BKW

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,288 mi
Last recorded198,288 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN263 BKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2009 198,288 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 198,288 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 32,990 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 196,491 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside engine mounting insecure

nearside front door lower panel starting to corrode

nearside front tyre has cut to outer wall not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Pass 2 Nov 2007 193,442 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 193,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 13 May 2006 175,058 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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N263 BKW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 142,201 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N263 BKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N263 BKW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 November 1995.

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