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V203 KSG

2000 Mercedes 208D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

246,278 mi
Last recorded246,278 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV203 KSG
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2006 246,278 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 246,378 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 246,373 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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V203 KSG is a 2000 Mercedes 208D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V203 KSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes 208D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V203 KSG registered?

V203 KSG is a 2000 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 17 February 2000.

Is V203 KSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V203 KSG shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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