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V447 JRL

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,789 mi
Last recorded202,789 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV447 JRL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 202,789 miles

exhaust silencer sounds as if its broken apart inside but no leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2016 202,789 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 197,419 miles

front number plate poor condition

near side mirror cracked

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

screen damage

Fail 10 Apr 2015 197,419 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 189,861 miles

front bumber plate poor condition and both rear tyres close to limit

Fail 23 Apr 2014 189,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 182,088 miles

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.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 182,088 miles

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.

Pass 4 May 2012 174,992 miles

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.

Fail 3 May 2012 174,992 miles

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.

Fail 11 May 2011 169,261 miles

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)

Pass 11 May 2011 169,261 miles

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.

Pass 18 May 2010 163,562 miles

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.

Fail 18 May 2010 163,562 miles

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.

Pass 20 May 2009 154,891 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 154,891 miles

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.

Pass 12 May 2008 147,148 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 147,148 miles

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)

Fail 23 May 2007 138,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2007 138,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 130,986 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 130,986 miles

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?

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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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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