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V116 KTU

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

168,061 mi
Last recorded168,061 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV116 KTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 168,061 miles

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

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)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 168,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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 6 Dec 2011 164,090 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 161,162 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 161,162 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 158,648 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 155,205 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 155,203 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 152,670 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 152,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 149,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 149,344 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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V116 KTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 125,228 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 V116 KTU, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V116 KTU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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