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V576 JTG

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

146,284 mi
Last recorded146,284 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV576 JTG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 146,284 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside front brake flexy slightly perished

spare tyre flat and excessively damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2015 146,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

offside front brake flexy slightly perished

spare tyre flat and excessively damaged

Pass 18 Jun 2014 140,319 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt perished

front arb bushes slightly worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear doors corrdoed

rear lamps damaged

slight play nearside and offside bottom ball joints

Fail 9 Jun 2014 140,319 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt perished

front arb bushes slightly worn

offside rear tyre close to limit

rear doors corrdoed

rear lamps damaged

slight play nearside and offside bottom ball joints

Pass 15 May 2013 129,985 miles

alternator belt perished

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust pipe excessively corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 10 May 2013 129,985 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

alternator belt perished

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

front brakes imbalanced 25%

front inner brake discs excessively corroded and brake pads appear to be worn thin

rear brake back plates corroded

rear exhaust pipe excessively corroded

slight engine oil leak

Fail 30 May 2012 123,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

front inner brake discs excessively corroded

front inner brake pads worn thin

front wipers slightly worn

slight corrosion around van

Pass 30 May 2012 123,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front anti roll bar bushes slightly worn

front inner brake discs excessively corroded

front inner brake pads worn thin

front wipers slightly worn

slight corrosion around van

Pass 31 May 2011 118,659 miles

front ARB bushes slightly worn

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pads and discs corroded and worn

Fail 31 May 2011 118,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front ARB bushes slightly worn

front brake discs corroded

rear brake pads and discs corroded and worn

Pass 26 May 2010 113,707 miles

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

rear pads slightly worn

slight corrosion around body

Fail 26 May 2010 113,707 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front inner brake discs slightly corroded

rear pads slightly worn

slight corrosion around body

Pass 21 May 2009 108,105 miles

front inner brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 21 May 2009 108,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front inner brake discs corroded slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,657 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2007 95,677 miles

rear exhaust split

Pass 6 Jun 2006 87,374 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 87,374 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

catalytic converter unserviceable

exhaust blowing slightly

exhaust insecure

Fail 1 Jun 2006 87,287 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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V576 JTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V576 JTG, 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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V576 JTG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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