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R158 NSG

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,951 mi
Last recorded186,951 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 NSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2007 186,951 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 186,947 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

-BOTH WIPER BLADES STARTING TO DETERIORATE,PASSENGER DOOR HINGE PIN WORN,REAR DOOR SECURE (NOT AS DESIGNED),O/S/R BODY PANEL DAMAGED,O/S/R HUB BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISY,REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATING-

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2006 174,046 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front chassis legs are corroded

oil leak

slight damage to o/s/r outer sill

Pass 9 Apr 2005 157,328 miles

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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R158 NSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 138,827 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R158 NSG, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R158 NSG registered?

R158 NSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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