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N343 PFT

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,856 mi
Last recorded52,856 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 PFT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,856 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 229,117 miles

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

Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 226,092 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 217,170 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 211,912 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 211,912 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 205,257 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N343 PFT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N343 PFT, 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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N343 PFT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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