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N506 AWB

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,085 mi
Last recorded200,085 miles
Recorded on17 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN506 AWB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2007 200,085 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 200,082 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 189,872 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 189,663 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

knock on rack

offside front balljoint dust cover split

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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N506 AWB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N506 AWB, 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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What year was N506 AWB registered?

N506 AWB is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 6 December 1995.

Is N506 AWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N506 AWB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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