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V394 LMY

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

213,761 mi
Last recorded213,761 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV394 LMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2009 213,761 miles

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

nearside rear tyre on limit

rear registration plate poor

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

slight play in nearside steering rack-end

very slight play in offside steering rack-end

windscreen

Pass 16 Apr 2008 189,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 172,258 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 154,327 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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V394 LMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V394 LMY, 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 V394 LMY registered?

V394 LMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V394 LMY safe to buy?

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