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NIJ 8472

1981 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,266 mi
Last recorded140,266 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNIJ 8472
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 140,266 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 140,266 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 130,441 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 130,306 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 113,894 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 112,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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NIJ 8472 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NIJ 8472, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NIJ 8472 registered?

NIJ 8472 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is NIJ 8472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NIJ 8472 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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