MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,126 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N475 XSS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 145,008 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 N475 XSS, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was N475 XSS registered?
N475 XSS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 15 January 1997.
Is N475 XSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for N475 XSS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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