MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,721 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to outer sill area & offside front wheel arch, not in any prescribed area
engine has oil leak
rear diff noisey
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to outer sill area & offside front wheel arch, not in any prescribed area
engine has oil leak
rear diff noisey
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to nearside rear chassis ,but not in any prescibed area
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
corrosion to nearside rear chassis ,but not in any prescibed area
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
nearside & offside outer sill areas have slight corrosion.
nearside rear slight chassis around bump stop has corrosion,but not in a perscribed area.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
near side sliding door not closed in its correct position.
nearside & offside outer sill areas have slight corrosion.
nearside front outer wall of tyre scuffed
nearside rear slight chassis around bump stop has corrosion,but not in a perscribed area.
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside rear indicator lens slightly damaged
Rattle from exhaust silencer
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside rear indicator lens slightly damaged
Rattle from exhaust silencer
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside 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.
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N299 FWL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White 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 N299 FWL, 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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N299 FWL is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 11 October 1995.
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