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V216 KSG

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Black Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,168 mi
Last recorded116,168 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV216 KSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 116,168 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 116,161 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 115,789 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 115,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 114,553 miles

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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V216 KSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Black with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V216 KSG, 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 V216 KSG registered?

V216 KSG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V216 KSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V216 KSG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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