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N43 BFL

1995 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,624 mi
Last recorded55,624 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 208D158,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 BFL
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 55,624 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 54,147 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2025 54,085 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 52,991 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 52,925 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 50,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,941 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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N43 BFL is a 1995 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.6% with a typical mileage of 158,896 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N43 BFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N43 BFL registered?

N43 BFL is a 1995 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 26 September 1995.

Is N43 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N43 BFL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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