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V326 MBH

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,133 mi
Last recorded181,133 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV326 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 181,133 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 181,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 176,272 miles

corrosion of front crossmember.

lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

parking brake mechanism sticking,no bind detected.

slight freeplay in nearside rack joint.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 176,243 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion of front crossmember.

lift in both front lower suspension ball joints.

parking brake mechanism sticking,no bind detected.

slight freeplay in nearside rack joint.

Pass 12 Oct 2009 160,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2009 160,971 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2008 143,720 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 143,720 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 133,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 133,984 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 119,465 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 119,465 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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V326 MBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V326 MBH, 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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V326 MBH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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