MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
284,197 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
body in poor condition
slight corrosion to rear chassis nearside and offside
Battery insecure
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front lower suspension ball joints have high degree of axial play (lift)
corrosion on top of front crossmember ,nearside
exhaust manifold , rear stud missing
front no.plate deteriorating
fuel cap corroded & slightly loose.
offside headlamp has no kick-up (flat image)
rear brake load valve linkage worn & slack
Battery insecure
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
both front lower suspension ball joints have high degree of axial play (lift)
corrosion on top of front crossmember ,nearside
exhaust manifold , rear stud missing
front no.plate deteriorating
fuel cap corroded & slightly loose.
offside headlamp has no kick-up (flat image)
rear brake load valve linkage worn & slack
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front registration plate deteriorating
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high 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 below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N379 AKR is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 N379 AKR, 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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N379 AKR is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 15 January 1996.
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