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V64 VWL

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,355 mi
Last recorded163,355 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV64 VWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2010 163,355 miles

Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2009 158,006 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 158,001 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 151,428 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Dec 2007 146,183 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

spare wheel rack slighty insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2007 146,183 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

spare wheel rack slighty insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2006 138,141 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 138,141 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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V64 VWL 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 50%.

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 V64 VWL, 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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V64 VWL is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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