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N552 LFE

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

185,881 mi
Last recorded185,881 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 LFE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 185,881 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion under sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 184,291 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 181,991 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 179,167 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 176,464 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2012 176,464 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 171,714 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 168,997 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 164,165 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 161,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 158,108 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 147,267 miles

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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N552 LFE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N552 LFE, 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 N552 LFE registered?

N552 LFE is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 December 1995.

Is N552 LFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 LFE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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