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N473 MGG

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,286 mi
Last recorded127,286 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN473 MGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 127,286 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all body panels sills and wheel arches all starting to corrode surface rust

all in poor condition surface rust

all steering and supension bushes starting to deteriorate

all under floor panels chassie rails steering and suspension mountings rear spring hangers

small chip o/s light unit

small crack in front no plate

Pass 6 Jun 2008 120,497 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all body panels,door sills and door steps,rear chassis members,all floor panels,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode.

bonnet pull damaged. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front discs starting to corrode/wear.

Fail 6 Jun 2008 120,497 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all body panels,door sills and door steps,rear chassis members,all floor panels,steering and suspension mountains starting to corrode.

bonnet pull damaged. all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate. rear brake discs starting to corrode/wear

front discs starting to corrode/wear.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 111,650 miles

slight lift in front o/s and n/s lower ball joints all brke pipes floor panles chassie rails all starting to corrode front tyre wall starting to crack front no plate small chip in corner

Fail 17 Apr 2007 111,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight lift in front o/s and n/s lower ball joints all brke pipes floor panles chassie rails all starting to corrode front tyre wall starting to crack front no plate small chip in corner

Fail 23 Mar 2006 105,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 105,555 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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N473 MGG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N473 MGG, 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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N473 MGG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 December 1995.

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