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N737 KDS

1995 Mercedes 208D SWB

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

165,608 mi
Last recorded165,608 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB158,480 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN737 KDS
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 165,608 miles

severe corrosion bottom of all doors plus offside outer sill

Fail 23 Mar 2009 165,596 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

severe corrosion bottom of all doors plus offside outer sill

Pass 18 Oct 2007
Fail 4 Oct 2007

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Lower Steering column universal joint cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

off side wiper arm has repair to arm, but ok †rear brake pipes corroding †corrosion off side front sil

Pass 22 Aug 2006 150,497 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 150,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2006 150,460 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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N737 KDS is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 158,480 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 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N737 KDS, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N737 KDS is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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