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ExpiredMileage
258,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front and rear shockers weak.
o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
o/s and n/s rear chassis corroded.
front and rear chassis rails rusty in various places
front and rear metal brake pipes rusty
inner and outer sills rusty
power steering rack and pipes damp with oil
rear discs and pads worn
rear spring hangers rusty
slight lift detected in both front lower balljoints
wear mark in offside of screen
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front and rear chassis rails rusty in various places
front and rear metal brake pipes rusty
inner and outer sills rusty
power steering rack and pipes damp with oil
rear discs and pads worn
rear spring hangers rusty
slight lift detected in both front lower balljoints
wear mark in offside of screen
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Bonnet release broken.
General minor corrosion.
Key damaged.
Nail in nearside front tyre
Play in nearside of steering rack.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
o/s rear bumper cap missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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N549 OAD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N549 OAD, 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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N549 OAD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 December 1995.
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