MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust silencer sounds as if its broken apart inside but no leaking
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interacting with indicator (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust silencer sounds as if its broken apart inside but no leaking
front number plate poor condition
near side mirror cracked
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
screen damage
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front number plate poor condition
near side mirror cracked
off side front tyre worn on inner edge
screen damage
front bumber plate poor condition and both rear tyres close to limit
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front bumber plate poor condition and both rear tyres close to limit
DAMAGE SCREEN.F+R REG PLATE DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.CORROSION MISC BRAKE PIPES.OIL LEAKS R HUBS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING/MISC CORROSION.WALL DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
DAMAGE SCREEN.F+R REG PLATE DAMAGE.OIL LEVEL LOW/LEAKS.F PADS VERY CLOSE LIMIT.CORROSION MISC BRAKE PIPES.OIL LEAKS R HUBS.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK.UNDERSIDE MUD FOULING/MISC CORROSION.WALL DAMAGE O/S/R+N/S/R TYRE.
OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.BRAKE LOAD VALVE LINK WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.N/S/F BALL JOINT WORN.TYRES-ALL WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.OIL LEAKS R HUBS.SCREEN DAMAGE.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.BRAKE LOAD VALVE LINK WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS F+R SUSPENSION AREA.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS/RACK O/S.N/S/F BALL JOINT WORN.TYRES-ALL WALL DAMAGE-O/S/F+N/S/F EDGE WORN.OIL LEAKS R HUBS.SCREEN DAMAGE.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.ALL TYRES WALL DAMAGE.OIL LEAKS R HUBS.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
SCREEN DAMAGE.O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.ALL TYRES WALL DAMAGE.OIL LEAKS R HUBS.OIL LEVEL BELOW MIN.
DAMAGE F REG PLATE.DAMAGE MISC SEAT BELTS.SCREEN DAMAGE.MISC BODY DAMAGE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.OIL LEVEL MIN.OIL LEAKS R HUBS.
O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT-JOINT WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.
Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
DAMAGE F REG PLATE.DAMAGE MISC SEAT BELTS.SCREEN DAMAGE.MISC BODY DAMAGE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.OIL LEVEL MIN.OIL LEAKS R HUBS.
O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT-JOINT WORN.CORROSION MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-BRAKES-CHASSIS.N/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT/WALL DAMAGE.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
SCREEN DAMAGE.CORROSION F TO R BRAKE PIPE.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.OIL LEAKS R AXLE.LIGHT CORROSION R SUSPENSION AREA.DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
1...rear brake disc showing some corrosion 2...oilly damp patch at nearside rear axel / backplate 3...some corrosion found in main chassis near spring shackel mount at nearside rear 4...service brake has a fluctuatin effect in its effort
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
DAMAGE SEAT BELT WEBBING N/S/F+CENTER SCREEN DAMAGE R DISC PADS CLOSE LIMIT-DISCS WORN O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINKS WORN EXHAUST CORRODED GENERAL CORROSION O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT MOVEMENT O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT
DAMAGE SEAT BELT WEBBING N/S/F+CENTER SCREEN DAMAGE R DISC PADS CLOSE LIMIT-DISCS WORN O/S/F+N/S/F ROLL BAR LINKS WORN EXHAUST CORRODED GENERAL CORROSION O/S/F TYRE CLOSE LIMIT MOVEMENT O/S/F+N/S/F BALL JOINT
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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V447 JRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 V447 JRL, 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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V447 JRL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 February 2000.
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