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SG02 WHV

2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,927 mi
Last recorded123,927 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D157,405 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG02 WHV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 123,927 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 112,623 miles

advise n/s/f & o/s/f inner steering arms have slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2011 102,442 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 93,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight plsy in o/s and n/s front st/rack arms

Pass 16 Mar 2009 85,279 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s n/s steering slight play

Fail 18 Mar 2008 80,449 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 80,449 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 80,163 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 73,626 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 73,626 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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SG02 WHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG02 WHV, 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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What year was SG02 WHV registered?

SG02 WHV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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