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V301 KOX

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,753 mi
Last recorded59,753 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 59,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 58,896 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 58,019 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 56,665 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 56,662 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 54,921 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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Fail 22 Jan 2015 54,921 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

driver.door.bottom.corrsion

Pass 16 Jan 2014 52,615 miles

driver.door.bottom.sharp.edge.corrosion

Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,722 miles

driver.doors.bottom.sharp.edges.and.corroion

Fail 11 Jan 2013 50,722 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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Pass 19 Jan 2012 48,366 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 45,878 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 45,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 43,108 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

plastic cover under the van

rear body covered with wood floor

Fail 15 Jan 2010 43,108 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic cover under the van

rear body covered with wood floor

Pass 21 Jan 2009 39,835 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 39,834 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 36,416 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 36,416 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 32,363 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,249 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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V301 KOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V301 KOX, 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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V301 KOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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