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N770 KDS

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

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

RegistrationN770 KDS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap cover insecure

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Fail 30 Oct 2012

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel cap cover insecure

rear exhaust mounting snapped

Pass 6 Aug 2011

O/S/F door step holed and corroded !!!!

both rear chassis legs corroded but not yet holed

front number plate slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre pressure low

oil leak

pressures low on all tyres

underneath of vehicle very corroded in certain areas

front discs badly pitted

Fail 28 Jul 2011

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

O/S/F door step holed and corroded !!!!

both rear chassis legs corroded but not yet holed

front number plate slightly deteriated

o/s/r tyre pressure low

oil leak

underneath of vehicle very corroded in certain areas

front discs badly pitted

Fail 27 Jun 2011

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

front brake discs corrided

Pass 13 May 2010
Fail 5 May 2010

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009
Fail 27 Apr 2009

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2008

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2007

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2005 67,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 67,788 miles

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

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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N770 KDS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N770 KDS, 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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N770 KDS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 11 August 1995.

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