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N73 HBV

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,846 mi
Last recorded155,846 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN73 HBV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2012 155,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine is leaking oil

Pass 26 Oct 2011 146,452 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 131,972 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2009
Fail 7 Feb 2009

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 114,090 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 113,908 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 105,141 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 105,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 97,568 miles

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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N73 HBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red 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 N73 HBV, 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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N73 HBV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 November 1995.

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