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N397 TOS

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Pink Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,409 mi
Last recorded101,409 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN397 TOS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 101,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has been under sealed

Fail 25 Mar 2026 101,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under body has been under sealed

Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,345 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 93,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 93,766 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust tail pipe holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal contaminated brake disc (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 89,716 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 89,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2022 85,594 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 81,351 miles

Nearside Front tyre has worn outer tread

Pass 31 Jan 2020 76,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 164,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 159,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 152,849 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tread (4.1.E.1)

both sills side corrosion not excessive

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 152,849 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sills side corrosion not excessive

engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2015 145,395 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 145,395 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 138,808 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 138,808 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 132,058 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 132,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 124,361 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 115,967 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 107,561 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 99,879 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 90,172 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 83,665 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 83,665 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2006 75,331 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 75,331 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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N397 TOS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Pink with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N397 TOS, 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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N397 TOS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 2 October 1995.

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