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V45 JMA

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,769 mi
Last recorded151,769 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV45 JMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 151,769 miles

n/s/f indcator damage

Fail 4 Nov 2011 151,769 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

n/s/f indcator damage

Pass 27 Oct 2010 143,125 miles

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

accident damage to front of van

both front shock dust covers crushed

n/s headlight fpgged up ...pattern ok

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Fail 22 Oct 2010 143,119 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

accident damage to front of van

both front shock dust covers crushed

n/s headlight fpgged up ...pattern ok

oil leak

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Oct 2009 128,841 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 128,790 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 109,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2008 109,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2008 91,398 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 91,398 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2007 61,342 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 61,342 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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V45 JMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V45 JMA, 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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V45 JMA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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