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N685 MHR

1996 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,003 mi
Last recorded122,003 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB157,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 MHR
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2008 122,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 116,738 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 104,333 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 104,333 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N685 MHR is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 157,149 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 N685 MHR, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N685 MHR is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 17 March 1996.

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