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N786 KDS

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

174,814 mi
Last recorded174,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN786 KDS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 174,814 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 173,114 miles

Oil leak

superficial corrosion to o/s outer sill.

Fail 11 Sep 2007 173,114 miles

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

Oil leak

superficial corrosion to o/s outer sill

Fail 10 Sep 2007 173,113 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

superficial corrosionon offside outer sill panel.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 166,896 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006

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

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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 KDS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N786 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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N786 KDS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 October 1995.

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