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KE02 XCG

2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,428 mi
Last recorded135,428 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D157,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE02 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 135,428 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r light damaged

Fail 13 Apr 2011 135,102 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/r light damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2010 128,840 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 128,838 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 127,800 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 127,800 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 300,059 miles

Oil leak

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advise play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 28 Mar 2008 300,054 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

SPARE WHEEL CARRIER INSECURE

Pass 7 Feb 2007 362,881 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 198,996 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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KE02 XCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 KE02 XCG, 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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KE02 XCG is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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