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N517 LGB

1995 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,609 mi
Last recorded126,609 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB158,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN517 LGB
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2008 126,609 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 126,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 119,614 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,694
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 230
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Stop lamp not working 115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Direction indicator incorrect colour 89
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N517 LGB is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N517 LGB, 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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What year was N517 LGB registered?

N517 LGB is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 2 November 1995.

Is N517 LGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N517 LGB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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