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V715 ADO

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,443 mi
Last recorded145,443 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV715 ADO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 145,443 miles

Exhaust silencer baffles vibrate

Front brake hoses perrishing

Handbrake travell borders on excess

Oil leak/s

Possible intermittant poor contact at nearside reg plate lamp

Reg plates de-laminating

Slight 'lift' in offside front ball joint

Slight play in steering rack/rods

Some brake pipes previously greased; presume corrosion

Some injector leak-off pipes? sweating

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear, suspect some getting low?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2012 145,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust silencer baffles vibrate

Front brake hoses perrishing

Handbrake travell borders on excess

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak/s

Possible intermittant poor contact at nearside reg plate lamp

Reg plates de-laminating

Slight 'lift' in offside front ball joint

Slight play in steering rack/rods

Some brake pipes previously greased; presume corrosion

Some injector leak-off pipes? sweating

Unable to fully view all brakes for wear, suspect some getting low?

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2010 137,863 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 137,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 134,710 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 124,201 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 124,201 miles

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

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

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

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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V715 ADO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V715 ADO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V715 ADO registered?

V715 ADO is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 9 February 2000.

Is V715 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V715 ADO shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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