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RE08 XWY

2008 Mercedes-benz 200

Black Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,316 mi
Last recorded110,316 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz 20080,365 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 XWY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 110,316 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 108,011 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 105,223 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,611 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 101,492 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 96,997 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 89,232 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 81,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 74,056 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 74,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2016 67,391 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 63,250 miles

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2015 61,077 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring view

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Fail 29 Oct 2015 61,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted obscuring view

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,579 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 45,060 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 45,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front lower spoiler damaged

Pass 16 May 2011 30,999 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges

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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RE08 XWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200 in Black with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RE08 XWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 XWY registered?

RE08 XWY is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is RE08 XWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 XWY shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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