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N355 PFT

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,428 mi
Last recorded128,428 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 PFT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2008 128,428 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 128,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advisorys attatched

Pass 31 Oct 2006 122,056 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 122,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 110,165 miles

advisorys attatched

Fail 7 Oct 2005 109,943 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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N355 PFT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N355 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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N355 PFT is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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