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N786 DSX

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

184,073 mi
Last recorded184,073 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN786 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2011 184,073 miles

Air box in poor condition

All brake flexi hoses pereshed

Battery insecure

Battery tray in poor condition

Body corroded in various places

Both headlamp aim pattens in poor condition

Both lower sills in poor condition

Brake load valve stiff

Center silencer baffles in poor condition

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Minor leak of exhaust gasses from center silencer

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil dampness on engine

Power steerinf pipes corroded

Power steering pipes damp

Rear door handle in poor condition

Rear shock absorber bushes pereshed

Side loading door doesnt open

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Tail pipe excessively corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 30 Sep 2011 184,073 miles

Air box in poor condition

All brake flexi hoses pereshed

Battery insecure

Battery tray in poor condition

Body corroded in various places

Both headlamp aim pattens in poor condition

Both lower sills in poor condition

Brake load valve stiff

Center silencer baffles in poor condition

Exhaust joints in poor condition

Minor leak of exhaust gasses from center silencer

Nearside mirror glass cracked

Oil dampness on engine

Power steerinf pipes corroded

Power steering pipes damp

Rear door handle in poor condition

Rear shock absorber bushes pereshed

Side loading door doesnt open

Slight play in both front lower arm ball joints

Tail pipe excessively corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 29 May 2010 174,926 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 167,788 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 167,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 164,734 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 164,734 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 May 2007 156,402 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 May 2007 156,160 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front indicators faded....

front brake imbalance on ,max.25%....

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding....

n/s/r shock absorber lower bushes worn....

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded , advise replacements....

Pass 11 May 2006 142,592 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 142,592 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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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N786 DSX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N786 DSX, 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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N786 DSX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 28 December 1995.

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