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N756 BYD

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,974 mi
Last recorded87,974 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN756 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 87,974 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 87,942 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired next to front leaf spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 May 2025 85,809 miles

Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus both front tyres close to ten years old (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 28 May 2024 83,406 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 83,398 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced UNDER BRAKE SERVO (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,363 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 80,363 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 20 May 2022 78,228 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Leaf spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 76,279 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering box has a slight weap

Pass 1 Apr 2020 75,610 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 75,610 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded next to steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,192 miles

Both front inner arches corroded but not within prescribed area of a structural point

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside seat belt slow to retract

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reverse light not working

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 74,847 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2016 69,882 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 63,609 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 63,609 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 62,873 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 62,872 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 62,182 miles

both rear tyres spliting

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,819 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 59,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2010 57,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 57,220 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,164 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,424 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 54,424 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 48,603 miles

All brake hoses slightly deteriorated.

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle floor.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 47,159 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 46,054 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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N756 BYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N756 BYD, 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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N756 BYD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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