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N289 HTW

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Turquoise Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

356,693 mi
Last recorded356,693 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN289 HTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 356,693 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 356,693 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 314,099 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 341,086 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008
Fail 13 Feb 2008

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

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

vehcal presenter is advised to ecure the chassis plate under the bonet.

Pass 16 Feb 2007
Fail 6 Feb 2007

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 250,000 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 250,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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N289 HTW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Turquoise with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N289 HTW, 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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N289 HTW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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