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M42 HFT

1995 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,569 mi
Last recorded107,569 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 208D158,896 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM42 HFT
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 107,569 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 107,569 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 105,405 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 105,405 miles

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 105,401 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2005 104,271 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 104,271 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 104,271 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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M42 HFT is a 1995 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.6% with a typical mileage of 158,896 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 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M42 HFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M42 HFT registered?

M42 HFT is a 1995 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 16 January 1995.

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