MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,090 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
n/s rear caliper spring not fitted correctly
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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)
n/s rear caliper spring not fitted correctly
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
foot brake travel close to maximum
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
2 front discs corroded
foot brake travel close to maximum
n/s front indicator lens missing
play in o/s front anti roll bar bush
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
n/s front indicator lens missing
play in o/s front anti roll bar drop link bush
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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V278 HPT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 V278 HPT, 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 V278 HPT registered?
V278 HPT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 January 2000.
Is V278 HPT safe to buy?
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