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DS08 EXN

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,594 mi
Last recorded155,594 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 EXN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2022 155,594 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 147,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 147,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 147,272 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 147,272 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 132,229 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light unit slight damage

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 121,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 115,314 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 110,233 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 105,768 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% BOTH SIDES (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear REFLECTOR IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 105,768 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low TOO FLOOR (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

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

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% BOTH SIDES (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear REFLECTOR IS CLOSE TO LIMIT

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 99,191 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 99,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,932 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 91,392 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 91,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 81,886 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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DS08 EXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 80,365 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS08 EXN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS08 EXN registered?

DS08 EXN is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is DS08 EXN safe to buy?

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