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N935 VRS

1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

70,872 mi
Last recorded70,872 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D142,201 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN935 VRS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2019 70,872 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill,undersill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 24 Feb 2018 66,862 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 66,818 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Central Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking swpill pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 60,998 miles

Front CROSSMEMBER UNDERSEALED

Rear REAR CROSSMEMBER UNDERSEALED

Fail 5 Dec 2016 60,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front CROSSMEMBER UNDERSEALED

Rear REAR CROSSMEMBER UNDERSEALED

Pass 7 Dec 2015 59,284 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 59,229 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 57,001 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 56,951 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 54,869 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 54,810 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 53,304 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 53,284 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 50,182 miles

wear at front anti roll bar links

steering rack boots perishing

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs pitting

offside flexi pipe clip corroding

rear crossmember corroding

rear shocker covers corroding

slight lift at offside balljoint

Fail 25 Nov 2011 50,159 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs pitting

offside flexi pipe clip corroding

rear crossmember corroding

rear shocker covers corroding

slight lift at offside balljoint

steering rack boots perishing

wear at front anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Nov 2010 47,326 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake flexi pipes corroding

wheel arches and sills corroding

Fail 26 Nov 2010 47,303 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake flexi pipes corroding

wheel arches and sills corroding

Pass 27 Nov 2009 44,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,633 miles

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

tail pipe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2007 38,920 miles

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

h/brake not much reserve travel

Fail 16 Nov 2007 38,920 miles

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

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

h/brake not much reserve travel

Pass 18 Nov 2006 36,132 miles

hand brake cables siezing

play at handbrake lever

rear shock absorber bushes perishing

slight bind at rear wheel

Fail 17 Nov 2006 36,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

hand brake cables siezing

play at handbrake lever

rear shock absorber bushes perishing

slight bind at nearside rear wheel

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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N935 VRS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 N935 VRS, 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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N935 VRS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 November 1995.

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