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N279 KAM

1995 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,857 mi
Last recorded163,857 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB158,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN279 KAM
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 163,857 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 25 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 159,683 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 154,149 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 153,918 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 149,936 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,694
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 230
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Stop lamp not working 115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Direction indicator incorrect colour 89
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N279 KAM is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 158,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N279 KAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N279 KAM registered?

N279 KAM is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 2 October 1995.

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