MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,742 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
bumper insecure
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N309 HWX is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 157,149 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 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N309 HWX, 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 30 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 N309 HWX registered?
N309 HWX is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 7 March 1996.
Is N309 HWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for N309 HWX shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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