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N277 GTU

1996 Mercedes 208D SWB

Brown Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,451 mi
Last recorded170,451 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB157,149 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 GTU
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2006 170,451 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 170,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,694
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 230
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Stop lamp not working 115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Direction indicator incorrect colour 89
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N277 GTU is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB in Brown with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 157,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N277 GTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N277 GTU registered?

N277 GTU is a 1996 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N277 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N277 GTU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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