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V189 FRC

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,026 mi
Last recorded185,026 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 FRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 185,026 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced i/4 panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 180,504 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 180,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn main D Bush worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn main D bush worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 178,981 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 176,885 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 176,194 miles

offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2020 174,569 miles

nearside ad offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 165,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 160,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 155,085 miles

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2016 149,514 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 141,533 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 137,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 137,346 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 131,149 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 124,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust poor condition slight play in s rack

Fail 30 May 2012 124,901 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust poor condition slight play in s rack

Pass 24 May 2011 118,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 113,479 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2009 110,927 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight small chips in centre /n/s front screen

Pass 3 Jun 2008 104,260 miles

slight play in s/ rack

Pass 24 May 2007 98,171 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 98,161 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

slight wear in s/rack not excesive

Pass 7 Jun 2006 95,445 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 95,443 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

play ins/rack /off side /slight lift in both lower ball joints

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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V189 FRC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V189 FRC, 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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V189 FRC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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