MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
308,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
general underbody corrosion
Front discs worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear hub seal slight leak
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Slight wear in steering rack
Front discs worn
Offside rear hub seal slight leak
Slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Slight wear in steering rack
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front number plate cracked
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V188 OHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,590cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 V188 OHJ, 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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What year was V188 OHJ registered?
V188 OHJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 25 January 2000.
Is V188 OHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for V188 OHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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