MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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tempory mirror fitted to nearside
offside front tyre on 1.6mm
slight oil leak from engine
hand brake cable in poor condition
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrod
play in both rear shocker bottom bushes
slight play in steering rack
front to rear brake pipes starting to corrod
play in both rear shocker bottom bushes
slight play in steering rack
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
offside front steering rack end slight play
offside front tyre on 2mm tread only 0.4 mm tread left
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N871 NAM is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 157,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N871 NAM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 208D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of N871 NAM?
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What year was N871 NAM registered?
N871 NAM is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 30 April 1996.
Is N871 NAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for N871 NAM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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