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N727 BVW

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

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

RegistrationN727 BVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010

ladder removed have been informed by customer it will be put back on again

metal brake pipec on offside under bonnet starting to corrode

nearside sliding door handle broken no seats fitted in rear of van

Fail 8 Jun 2010

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

metal brake pipec on offside under bonnet starting to corrode

nearside sliding door handle broken no seats fitted in rear of van

Fail 16 Jun 2009 212,757 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack inner arm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 212,757 miles

oil leak

slight play in offside front steering rack inner arm

Pass 18 Jun 2008
Fail 5 Jun 2008

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

windscreen scratched

Pass 13 Apr 2007 198,762 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 198,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2006

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has damaged outside both zones

windscreen has marks on drivers side

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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N727 BVW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N727 BVW, 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 N727 BVW registered?

N727 BVW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 22 August 1995.

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The MOT history for N727 BVW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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