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N716 VRA

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN716 VRA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010
Fail 16 Mar 2010

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 185,875 miles

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)

Oil leak

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2008 179,986 miles

several outer body panels showing sighns of early corosion

Fail 8 Jan 2008 179,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 175,540 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake discs worn.

Condition of seatbelts.

Corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 6 Jun 2006
Fail 6 Jun 2006

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005

Injector pipes damp. Corrosion to brake pipes. Front tyres worn on edges o/s on limit.

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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N716 VRA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N716 VRA, 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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N716 VRA is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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