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V590 AVV

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Grey Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,633 mi
Last recorded173,633 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 AVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 173,633 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 165,411 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 165,411 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 158,211 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both wiper blades split

offside rear light unit cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2008 158,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both wiper blades split

offside rear light unit cracked

Pass 7 Jun 2007 151,591 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 May 2006 147,492 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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V590 AVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V590 AVV, 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 V590 AVV registered?

V590 AVV is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V590 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 AVV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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