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V339 PCA

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

186,708 mi
Last recorded186,708 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV339 PCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2016 186,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative broken lever (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

centre exhaust mounting missing but system still supported

Pass 30 Sep 2014 179,208 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 179,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 171,463 miles

near side front door bottom rusty

near side inner sill rusty

near side rear quarter sill rusty

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 1 Dec 2012 169,058 miles

some brake pipes have been greased

Pass 3 Dec 2011 164,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s front and all rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode but are not swollen

Fail 26 Nov 2011 164,016 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s front and all rear metal brake pipes are starting to corrode but are not swollen

Pass 4 Dec 2010 158,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 154,129 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2008 159,876 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 141,953 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 141,953 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 132,282 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2006 132,282 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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V339 PCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V339 PCA, 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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V339 PCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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