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N783 URX

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

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

RegistrationN783 URX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009
Fail 1 Sep 2009

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 193,897 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2008 193,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2007 185,786 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 181,375 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 181,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N783 URX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N783 URX, 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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What year was N783 URX registered?

N783 URX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 October 1995.

Is N783 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N783 URX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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