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N472 BFY

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

129,263 mi
Last recorded129,263 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN472 BFY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 129,263 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 127,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 124,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 119,914 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 114,444 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,517 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 111,903 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 109,000 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 103,496 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 99,290 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 97,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor oil leak

tail pipe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,351 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor oil leak

tail pipe corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 92,142 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 90,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux battery insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/r hubseal slightly weeping

sills have corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Fail 21 Mar 2012 90,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

aux battery insecure

n/s/f tyre wearing outside edge

o/s/r hubseal slightly weeping

sills have corrosion but not within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Apr 2011 87,191 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 82,995 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 79,736 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 77,287 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,803 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 71,917 miles

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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N472 BFY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 N472 BFY, 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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N472 BFY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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