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N617 FLA

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,079 mi
Last recorded157,079 miles
Recorded on16 May 2006
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN617 FLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2006 157,079 miles

very bad engine oil leak!

Fail 10 May 2006 157,075 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N617 FLA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N617 FLA, 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 N617 FLA registered?

N617 FLA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 30 August 1995.

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