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N516 BFY

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Orange Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,667 mi
Last recorded98,667 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN516 BFY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 98,667 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 98,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2025 98,550 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 May 2025 98,531 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Diesel drips from engine,cannot see where it leaks from (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2024 97,228 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 91,942 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2022 89,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 88,831 miles

Both rear leaf springs are corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front seat belt is damaged

Nearside front tyre outer wall is worn

Offside front tyre is age cracked

Offside rear corner inner panel is holed

Steering box has a slight seepage of fluid

Pass 6 Jun 2018 88,443 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Load sensing valve appears to be functioning correctly but the mechanical arm cannot be checked fully, without risking damaging the component

Nearside front brake pipe is corroded

Nearside front seat belt has slight damamge

Nearside front tyre outer wall is worn

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is worn and the tyre is age cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear leaf springs are corroded

Rear shock absorbers are corroded

The offside front, nearside front and nearside rear road wheels are corroded and in poor condition

offside front brake pipe is corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 88,443 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front to rear brake pipes are corroded

Load sensing valve appears to be functioning correctly but the mechanical arm cannot be checked fully, without risking damaging the component

Nearside front brake pipe is corroded

Nearside front seat belt has slight damamge

Nearside front tyre outer wall is worn

Nearside rear tyre outer wall is worn and the tyre is age cracked

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Rear leaf springs are corroded

Rear shock absorbers are corroded

The offside front, nearside front and nearside rear road wheels are corroded and in poor condition

offside front brake pipe is corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 87,317 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

offside front brake pipe corroded

slight leak at steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 May 2017 87,313 miles

Fuel system component leaking near fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

chip in windscreen

offside front brake pipe corroded

slight leak at steering box

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 May 2016 86,699 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 86,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 27 May 2015 86,099 miles

early corrosion o/s/& n/s/lower outer skin sills

slight play in steering king pins

Pass 14 May 2014 85,200 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside & offside rear inner wheel arch to floor slightly corroded

offside rear outrigger slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 84,429 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 84,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 May 2012 83,608 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 82,242 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 81,265 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 79,791 miles

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

Nearside door mirror damaged!

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front chassis leg corroded slightly!

Fail 29 May 2009 79,791 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside door mirror damaged!

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front chassis leg corroded slightly!

Pass 31 May 2008 78,265 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 78,247 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 76,350 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 76,324 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 74,082 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 74,082 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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N516 BFY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Orange with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N516 BFY, 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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N516 BFY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 9 August 1995.

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