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N273 BSN

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,130 mi
Last recorded87,130 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN273 BSN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 87,130 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both inner sills corroded and weak but outwith prescribed areas

brake fluid low, not below minimum though

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front inner brake pads appear to be 70% worn

half shaft seals leaking

offside tail lamp lense cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2010 83,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 78,860 miles

fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Fail 5 Sep 2009 78,860 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fog lamp lens cracked but not showing white light to rear

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,263 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 74,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 70,953 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Sep 2007 70,952 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 65,808 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2006 65,670 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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N273 BSN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N273 BSN, 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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N273 BSN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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