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NK05 NUC

2005 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

120,081 mi
Last recorded120,081 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK05 NUC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,081 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 120,081 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 116,252 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 116,252 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 112,743 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 111,559 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 110,373 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 110,373 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 109,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 109,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 103,661 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak engine area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 100,584 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 100,584 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 84,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak rear of cylinder head

Pass 3 Feb 2010 84,683 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak rear of cylinder head

Fail 18 Feb 2009 70,564 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,564 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 54,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 54,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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NK05 NUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NK05 NUC, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NK05 NUC is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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