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N329 YNC

1995 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

165,200 mi
Last recorded165,200 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB158,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN329 YNC
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2008 165,200 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2007
Pass 1 Dec 2006
Fail 8 Nov 2006

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

no milage recorded

Fail 12 Sep 2006 153,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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N329 YNC is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 N329 YNC, 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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N329 YNC is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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