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WR60 VAJ

2010 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

171,073 mi
Last recorded171,073 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR60 VAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 171,073 miles

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

pad warning light on

Fail 20 Mar 2026 171,073 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury side loading door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

pad warning light on

Pass 3 Mar 2025 164,302 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Mar 2025 164,302 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 159,652 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pad Light On Dash

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 18 Dec 2023 159,652 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pad Light On Dash

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,315 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 154,436 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 150,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 150,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 145,834 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 145,834 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 142,074 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/75/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 138,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/75/16C (5.2.3 (e))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 133,235 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 131,168 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 131,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 114,227 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 98,435 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 98,428 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,717 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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WR60 VAJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WR60 VAJ, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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WR60 VAJ is a 2010 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 26 November 2010.

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The MOT history for WR60 VAJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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