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R180 NSG

1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

197,365 mi
Last recorded197,365 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D138,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 NSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 197,365 miles

all ragged edges temp repair at time of re test

bonnet catch handle missing

front and rear disc faces corroded

front screen smaal chip zone a

n/s/r backing plate corroded off

o/s/r tyre near limits

slight lift in front o/s lower ball joint

various corrosion on chassis legs

various oil leaks

Fail 27 Nov 2013 197,360 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

bonnet catch handle missing

front and rear disc faces corroded

front screen smaal chip zone a

n/s/r backing plate corroded off

o/s/r tyre near limits

slight lift in front o/s lower ball joint

various corrosion on chassis legs

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Dec 2012 195,597 miles

both front doors lower edges corroded and split

both rear brake hoses perished and split, advise renewal

offside rear quarter panel corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2012 195,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front doors lower edges corroded and split

offside rear quarter panel corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 193,485 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 193,485 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 190,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 186,772 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 186,772 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

rear brake pads low approx 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2008 181,939 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 181,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 178,080 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 178,080 miles

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 173,899 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 173,899 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 170,474 miles

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

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

no plate lights dull but working

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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R180 NSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R180 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 R180 NSG registered?

R180 NSG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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