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149,936 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
chassis holed above offside rear suspension bumpstop
front brake discs corroding
nearside front brake pipe corroding
nearside headlamp deteriorated - light output reduced near to limit
nearside outer sill heavily corroded
nearside rear brake disc shield heavily corroded
nearside rear hub seal leaking?
offside front brake pipe corroded near to limit
offside inner and outer sill heavily corroded
offside rear suspension prescribed area corroded
oil leak
rear brake pipes corroding
registration plates deteriorating
signs that nearside front suspension lower arm rear mounting bolt may be slightly loose
slight lift in nearside and offside front suspension lower arm balljoints
wheel arches corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroding
chassis corroding
front registration plate deteriorating
nearside headlamp reflector deteriorating
possible leak from nearside rear hub seal
rear registration plate deteriorating
sills and body panels corroded/holed
slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints
slight play in front wheel bearings
Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
brake pipes corroding
chassis corroding
front registration plate deteriorating
headlamp reflectors in poor condition
possible leak from nearside rear hub seal
rear registration plate deteriorating
sills and body panels corroded/holed
slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
body panels starting to corrode
dust cover insecure on nearside front shock absorber and shaft starting to corrode
front and rear brake application slightly uneven
front and rear brake discs corroded
rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear of outer door sills corroded
slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes
tape covering sharp edges on body panels
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
body panels starting to corrode
dust cover insecure on nearside front shock absorber and shaft starting to corrode
front and rear brake application slightly uneven
front and rear brake discs corroded
rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear of outer door sills corroded
slight wear in front anti roll bar link bushes
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake discs starting to corrode
door sills starting to corrode
dust cover insecure on nearside front shock absorber
headlamp reflectors starting to deteriorate
light output from nearside front position lamp slightly low
nearside door corroded (tape covering sharp edge)
offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus and light output slightly low
oil leak
rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate
rear chassis members starting to corrode
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear spring mounting areas starting to corrode
rear wings starting to corrode
slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake discs starting to corrode
door sills starting to corrode
dust cover insecure on nearside front shock absorber
light output from nearside front position lamp slightly low
nearside door corroded (tape covering sharp edge)
offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus and light output slightly low
oil leak
rear brake hoses starting to deteriorate
rear chassis members starting to corrode
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
rear spring mounting areas starting to corrode
rear wings starting to corrode
slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
dust cover insecure on nearside front shock absorber
front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
light output from nearside front side lamp slightly low
nearside door sill starting to corrode
nearside rear tyre perished and close to exposing inner cords
offside headlamp beam pattern slightly out of focus
offside rear chassis corroded and will require attention soon
oil leak
rear and nearside chassis members starting to corrode
rear wheel arches starting to corrode
slight wear in front anti roll bar bushes
tape covering sharp edge on nearside door
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
dust cover insecure on nearside front shock absorber
front and rear brake discs corroded and brakes slightly out of balance
nearside door sill starting to corrode
nearside rear tyre perished close to limit
nearside wheel arch starting to corrode
oil leak
parking brake performance low nearside and just passed at 16%
rear chassis corroded and will require attention soon
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
slight wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
dust cover insecure on nearside front shock absorber
front and rear brake discs corroded and brakes slightly out of balance
nearside door sill starting to corrode
nearside rear tyre perished close to limit
nearside wheel arch starting to corrode
oil leak
rear chassis corroded and will require attention soon
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
slight wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
dust cover insecure on nearside front shock absorber
front brakes slightly out of balance
light output from nearside front position lamp slightly low
nearside door sill starting to corrode
offside and nearside rear chassis corroded close to limit
offside door sill damaged and starting to corrode just over 30cm from seat belt mounting area
offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
oil leak
parking brake just passed at 17%
slight damage to nearside front tyre
slight wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
dust cover insecure on nearside front shock absorber
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
light output from nearside front position lamp slightly low
nearside door sill starting to corrode
offside and nearside rear chassis corroded close to limit
offside door sill damaged and starting to corrode just over 30cm from seat belt mounting area
offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
oil leak
slight damage to nearside front tyre
slight wear in offside front lower suspension ball joint
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
nearside sill starting to corrode
nearside tyre wearing on edges and slightly damaged
offside door sill damaged and starting to corrode just over 30cm from seat belt mounting area
oil leak
rear chassis starting to corrode
spare wheel carrier not fully locked
steering slightly stiff in operation
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
cuts in offside front tyre outer wall very near to exposing inner cords (replace)
nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode
nearside sill starting to corrode
nearside tyre wearing on edges and slightly damaged
offside door sill damaged and starting to corrode just over 30cm from seat belt mounting area
offside rear fog lamp lens slightly damaged
offside reverse lamp lens damaged (tape covering sharp edges)
oil leak
rear brake discs starting to corrode
rear chassis starting to corrode
spare wheel carrier not fully locked
steering slightly stiff in operation
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear handbrake performance low
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
nearside rear handbrake performance low
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Both front brake hoses slightly cracked.
Both number plates slightly deteriorated.
N/S/R brake binding slightly.
N/S/R outer sill corroded through over 30cms from spring mount.
O/S outer sill very corroded.
O/S wiper blade split.
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N838 DRV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 N838 DRV, 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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N838 DRV is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 November 1995.
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