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SG02 WJA

2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

218,193 mi
Last recorded218,193 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D157,405 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 218,193 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear and nearside front doors ragged edges but will not cause harm to passers bye

Fail 5 Apr 2018 218,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement brake load valve lincages (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake rod insecure load valve to axle (3.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear and nearside front doors ragged edges but will not cause harm to passers bye

Pass 6 Apr 2017 211,851 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Apr 2017 211,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Apr 2016 204,657 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 204,641 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2015 196,771 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes covered at time of test unable to fully inspect

Fail 28 May 2015 196,731 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pipes covered at time of test unable to fully inspect

Pass 23 May 2014 186,448 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 186,441 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2013 175,421 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2013 175,414 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2012 166,702 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 May 2012 166,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2011 154,112 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 154,112 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 May 2011 48,494 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2010 142,328 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 May 2009 119,868 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2009 119,868 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 100,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 100,409 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 May 2007 79,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 57,534 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 WJA is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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