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W365 VUG

2000 Mercedes 208D SWB

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,822 mi
Last recorded145,822 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW365 VUG
MakeMercedes
Model208D SWB
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2008 145,822 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 109,713 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 109,713 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

presenter advised folowing defects. front screen craked out side limit zonne.off side vertical link bush wearing.

Pass 7 Jul 2005 90,169 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?

Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.

62.0%
Pass Rate
7,694
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
294
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 230
Registration plate lamp not working 135
Stop lamp not working 115
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 98
Direction indicator incorrect colour 89
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W365 VUG is a 2000 Mercedes 208D SWB in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W365 VUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W365 VUG registered?

W365 VUG is a 2000 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 13 July 2000.

Is W365 VUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W365 VUG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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