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N802 DFS

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,741 mi
Last recorded145,741 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN802 DFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 145,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front valance corroded

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray corroded

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2017 145,730 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light [lens broken ] (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front valance corroded

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray corroded

surface rust on underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2016 143,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear wearing on edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x4 (3.6.B.2c)

battery tray corroded

front valance corroded

oil leak

surface rust underside of vehicle

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 142,912 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery tray corroded

front valance corroded

n/s outer door handle loose

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2015 142,891 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery tray corroded

front valance corroded

n/s outer door handle loose

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Mar 2014 140,905 miles

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded not within 12 inches of load bearing member

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2014 140,886 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded not within 12 inches of load bearing member

o/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2013 137,700 miles

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

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/rear lamp lens damaged

Fail 19 Feb 2013 137,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

n/s/rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2012 134,975 miles

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2012 134,967 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 132,760 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 132,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 130,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/rear tyre wall starting to perish

Pass 24 Feb 2009 130,005 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 129,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

o/s n/s outer body sills corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2008 128,472 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2007 123,439 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 123,439 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 116,973 miles

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

rust nsr chassis

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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N802 DFS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N802 DFS, 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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N802 DFS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 28 December 1995.

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