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V273 NBM

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

161,514 mi
Last recorded161,514 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV273 NBM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 161,514 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 160,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 158,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 157,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 156,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

slight play os & ns front & rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 29 Oct 2019 155,839 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 154,077 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

exhaust silencer rattles inside

Fail 1 Nov 2018 154,077 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust silencer rattles inside

Pass 20 Jul 2017 152,971 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 147,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 146,469 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 143,904 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 143,895 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 137,918 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 133,581 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 123,115 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 111,138 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Jul 2008 97,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 86,193 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 75,555 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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V273 NBM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V273 NBM, 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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V273 NBM is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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