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N487 KGF

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

217,952 mi
Last recorded217,952 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 KGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 217,952 miles

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

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

Drivers wheel arch corroding ( OSF)

N/S outter sill corroding

OSF Lower sill corroding

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger side front ( OSF ) wheel arch corroding

Rear back panal corroding / inner

Rear doors corroding

Fail 21 Jul 2008 217,952 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Drivers wheel arch corroding ( OSF)

N/S outter sill corroding

OSF Lower sill corroding

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Passenger side front ( OSF ) wheel arch corroding

Rear back panal corroding / inner

Rear doors corroding

Pass 10 Aug 2007 215,293 miles

Ref. refusal certificate no. 272128317290

Fail 6 Aug 2007 215,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 211,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 211,984 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N487 KGF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N487 KGF, 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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N487 KGF is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 15 December 1995.

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