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V512 ECD

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,040 mi
Last recorded131,040 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV512 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 131,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 123,449 miles

rear exhaust box close tothe limit

Fail 28 Sep 2010 123,449 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box close tothe limit

Pass 25 Sep 2009
Pass 8 Jul 2008 108,717 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 100,670 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 100,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 91,368 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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V512 ECD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V512 ECD, 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 V512 ECD registered?

V512 ECD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 5 January 2000.

Is V512 ECD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V512 ECD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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