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N775 OYS

1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,122 mi
Last recorded154,122 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D149,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN775 OYS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2006 154,122 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 154,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

oil leak

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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N775 OYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 149,294 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 N775 OYS, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N775 OYS registered?

N775 OYS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N775 OYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N775 OYS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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