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LD08 UFJ

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,318 mi
Last recorded94,318 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 UFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 94,318 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 93,338 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 78,983 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Apr 2024 78,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2023 68,763 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 58,756 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 58,754 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod locking nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 58,449 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 29 Jan 2021 49,272 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 19 Jan 2021 49,270 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 15 Jul 2019 35,943 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jun 2018 27,040 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 27,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear arm joint both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 19,767 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 15,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 14,679 miles

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 23 Jul 2014 11,344 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 6,320 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 3,322 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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LD08 UFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LD08 UFJ, 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 LD08 UFJ registered?

LD08 UFJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is LD08 UFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD08 UFJ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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