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N919 CHJ

1995 Mercedes 208D SWB

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

206,878 mi
Last recorded206,878 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB158,480 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN919 CHJ
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 206,878 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 206,878 miles

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2006 177,633 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 177,633 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,694
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 230
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Stop lamp not working 115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Direction indicator incorrect colour 89
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N919 CHJ is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.0% with a typical mileage of 158,480 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 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N919 CHJ, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N919 CHJ registered?

N919 CHJ is a 1995 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 18 December 1995.

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