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V715 FUY

2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

196,599 mi
Last recorded196,599 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D125,228 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV715 FUY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2017 196,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 184,046 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 184,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 175,522 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 168,196 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 168,196 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 167,525 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 161,357 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 154,963 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 149,052 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 141,739 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jan 2007 115,653 miles

both front brake flexis cracking

drivers seat belt buckle stiff

off side front tyre low on tread

off side rear diff leaking oil near brake disc

Fail 7 Jan 2007 114,776 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

osf tyre has 3mm of tread

Pass 17 Nov 2005 88,948 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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V715 FUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V715 FUY, 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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V715 FUY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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