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V564 EFG

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,970 mi
Last recorded147,970 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV564 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 147,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside front sill areas corroded, not yet within prescribed areas

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 23 Mar 2022 145,111 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower front passenger door corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 145,092 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking rear injector leak off (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cut in this tyre down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired front of leaf spring on sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Lower front passenger door corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 118,467 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED AND MARKED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER WALL

Fail 19 Nov 2019 118,467 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED AND MARKED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED ON OUTER WALL

Pass 31 Jul 2018 111,816 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 31 Jul 2017 102,366 miles

front no plate cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2017 102,366 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front no plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,134 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Fail 28 Jul 2016 96,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe bracket missing (7.1.1)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Pass 30 Jul 2015 94,372 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 93,534 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 90,900 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 90,879 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 87,233 miles

Not able to see inner pads.

The inner face of the front discs are rusty.

The rear exhaust rubber is cracked.

Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,233 miles

Not able to see inner pads.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

The inner face of the front discs are rusty.

The rear exhaust rubber is cracked.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 85,513 miles

both rear half shafts oil seals slightly leaking

nearside steering rack has slight free play

Pass 28 Jun 2010 83,712 miles

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

nearside rear half shaft oil sill slightly leaking

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2009 79,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2008 75,538 miles

N/S/R Light unit broken

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

O/S/R Hub seal leaking

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 27 May 2008 75,538 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/R Light unit broken

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

O/S/R Hub seal leaking

Rear number plate delaminated

Fail 29 May 2007 71,178 miles

N/S/R light unit damaged

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2007 71,178 miles

N/S/R light unit damaged

Pass 27 May 2006 59,603 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 53,743 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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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V564 EFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 V564 EFG, 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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V564 EFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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