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V318 KOX

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,590 mi
Last recorded78,590 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV318 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2010 78,590 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 73,646 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake discs lightly corroded

exhaust needs securing at tail pipe

lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2007 66,768 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 66,768 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 58,252 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 58,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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V318 KOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V318 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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How do I check the history of V318 KOX?

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What year was V318 KOX registered?

V318 KOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 13 January 2000.

Is V318 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V318 KOX shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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