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N385 URS

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 9999cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

102,999 mi
Last recorded102,999 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN385 URS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2007 102,999 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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N385 URS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 9,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N385 URS, 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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What year was N385 URS registered?

N385 URS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N385 URS safe to buy?

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