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SG02 WJE

2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

335,137 mi
Last recorded335,137 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D157,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 335,137 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 335,137 miles

Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 324,011 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front seat belt receiver damaged but still working

Pass 28 Aug 2012 316,188 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 303,918 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 287,290 miles

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

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

Slight movement of fuel cap when in locked position

Pass 25 Feb 2011 270,599 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 256,342 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 236,678 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 236,672 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 230,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 198,572 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 198,572 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 187,108 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 187,094 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 179,236 miles

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

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 WJE is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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