MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,125 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil low.
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil low.
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Lower Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GN51 WDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 97,485 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 GN51 WDS, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GN51 WDS is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 September 2001.
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