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N676 KDS

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,184 mi
Last recorded128,184 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN676 KDS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 128,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 127,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside outer sill holed and corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 12 Jun 2015 127,044 miles

both outer sills holed and corroded,outside of prescribed area

Fail 10 Jun 2015 127,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both outer sills holed and corroded,outside of prescribed area

Pass 27 May 2014 126,080 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake dust shields badly corroded

Pass 31 May 2013 124,165 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 124,064 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2012 121,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2011 117,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 115,634 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 111,772 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 108,506 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 108,485 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 105,048 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 105,048 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 99,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2005 93,845 miles

foot brake made minimum requirements

Fail 15 Jun 2005 93,827 miles

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

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

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

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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N676 KDS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N676 KDS, 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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N676 KDS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 10 August 1995.

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