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N729 MTC

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

192,166 mi
Last recorded192,166 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN729 MTC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 192,166 miles

advise same as sheet number 767954654285

Fail 11 Sep 2014 192,150 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

bodywork in poor condition

crack in front number plate

Pass 6 Sep 2013 187,061 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 187,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 14 May 2013 186,985 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear arches corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2012 182,196 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 182,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Spare wheel one side of bracket not holding.

Fail 24 Mar 2011 164,486 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 164,486 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 164,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 162,732 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 162,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 162,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 155,495 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 155,495 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 148,157 miles

Oil leak

engine slight smoky under acceleration

front anti roll bar mount bushes deteriorating

nearside washer weak

Pass 28 Jun 2006 144,500 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 144,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

indicator switch intermittent fault

oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2006 143,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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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N729 MTC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

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 N729 MTC, 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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N729 MTC is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 March 1995.

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