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V406 NGD

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

290,609 mi
Last recorded290,609 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV406 NGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 290,609 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 289,329 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 279,381 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 279,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 259,780 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 247,052 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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V406 NGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc 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 V406 NGD, 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 V406 NGD registered?

V406 NGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 8 February 2000.

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