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V63 GKH

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,762 mi
Last recorded180,762 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 GKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 180,762 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 180,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 178,713 miles

DOOR BOTTOMS CORRODED

Nail in tyre O/S/R ()

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated CENTRE LOCK CASING (5.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/F (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 178,713 miles

Stop lamp not working O/S FAULTY (1.2.1b)

DOOR BOTTOMS CORRODED

Nail in tyre O/S/R ()

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated CENTRE LOCK CASING (5.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/F (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 178,713 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/S/R INNER OUTER CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S/R OUTER CHASSIS (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings REAR CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high N/S (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low O/S (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working O/S (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES LOW EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

BOTH FRONT DOOR BOTTOMS CORRODED

BOTH REAR DOOR BOTTOMS CORROED

Nail in tyre O/S/R ()

Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated CENTRE LOCK CASING (5.2.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil N/S/F (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 178,586 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering flexi (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 flexi pipes cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear upper wheel arch

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner ends ()

body in poor condition

Pass 10 Jun 2015 171,596 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 171,596 miles

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

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 166,236 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 166,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 160,772 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 156,390 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 152,250 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 147,027 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 139,928 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 139,928 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 135,253 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 135,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 130,758 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 130,710 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake in need of adjustment

Pass 26 Jan 2006 121,035 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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V63 GKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V63 GKH, 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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V63 GKH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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