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B8 DBD

2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

221,024 mi
Last recorded221,024 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D157,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 DBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 221,024 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 214,280 miles

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 174,392 miles

wiper arm bulkhead area corroded

fuel tank strap corroded and weakened

nsf brake pipe corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2014 174,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front shocks poor effort

fuel tank strap corroded and weakened

nsf brake pipe corroded

rear brake discs condition

wiper arm bulkhead area corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2013 168,299 miles

ADVISE 1.windscreen washers slighly blocked

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 150,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 133,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 106,194 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 106,104 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 92,357 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,183 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 60,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2005 56,270 miles
Fail 23 May 2005 56,256 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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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B8 DBD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 157,405 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 B8 DBD, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B8 DBD is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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