MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,052 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
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N498 BFY is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 158,480 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N498 BFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 208D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N498 BFY is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 3 August 1995.
Is N498 BFY safe to buy?
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