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MERCEDES-BENZ

208 D · White

V697 NRH
MOTExpired
MOT due1 Apr 2026
First reg10 Dec 1999
Mileage142,502 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

26 years and 6 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 19 September 2025.

PASSED · 29 Mar 2025
Test date29 Mar 2025
Expiry1 Apr 2026
Test number140997957005
Mileage142,502 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2024
Test date26 Mar 2024
Expiry1 Apr 2025
Test number445619855436
Mileage138,069 mi
MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 31 Mar 2023
Test date31 Mar 2023
Expiry1 Apr 2024
Test number734310730105
Mileage135,037 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 31 Mar 2022
Test date31 Mar 2022
Expiry1 Apr 2023
Test number566061704966
Mileage132,036 mi
PASSED · 30 Mar 2021
Test date30 Mar 2021
Expiry1 Apr 2022
Test number984212351218
Mileage128,387 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 2 Apr 2020
Test date2 Apr 2020
Expiry1 Apr 2021
Test number483080878888
Mileage124,655 mi
PASSED · 3 Apr 2019
Test date3 Apr 2019
Expiry2 Oct 2020
Test number731014837031
Mileage122,781 mi
AdvisoryAll Four Brake Discs Heavily Rusted But Serviable
FAILED · 28 Mar 2019
Test date28 Mar 2019
Expiry
Test number253931385203
Mileage122,781 mi
MajorRear Brake pivot has restricted free movement Brake Valve Actuator Pivot Siezed (1.1.15 (e))
MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Load Valve Link Broken And Detached (1.1.17 (a))
AdvisoryAll Four Brake Discs Heavily Rusted But Serviable
PASSED · 22 Jan 2018
Test date22 Jan 2018
Expiry29 Jan 2019
Test number411749765299
Mileage122,164 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Diff Oil Leaking At Offside Rear Backplate Area
FAILED · 11 Jan 2018
Test date11 Jan 2018
Expiry
Test number986976342400
Mileage122,164 mi
FailWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high Full Beam (1.8)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing White Light To Front (1.4.A.2f)
FailNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
FailNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage Broken (3.6.E.3)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis Leg (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch Area (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill Panel (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Diff Oil Leaking At Offside Rear Backplate Area
PASSED · 30 Jan 2017
Test date30 Jan 2017
Expiry29 Jan 2018
Test number337823432429
Mileage119,122 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
FAILED · 23 Jan 2017
Test date23 Jan 2017
Expiry
Test number605234249647
Mileage119,090 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
FailBrake load sensing valve seized and linkage broken (3.6.E.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
PASSED · 26 Jan 2016
Test date26 Jan 2016
Expiry29 Jan 2017
Test number490114075180
Mileage116,625 mi
FAILED · 25 Jan 2016
Test date25 Jan 2016
Expiry
Test number265597165181
Mileage116,622 mi
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FailFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FailOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 30 Jan 2015
Test date30 Jan 2015
Expiry29 Jan 2016
Test number908160435024
Mileage109,877 mi
PASSED · 28 Jan 2014
Test date28 Jan 2014
Expiry27 Jan 2015
Test number189018724479
Mileage104,599 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisoryrear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 16 Jan 2013
Test date16 Jan 2013
Expiry19 Jan 2014
Test number456676513012
Mileage89,399 mi
AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Jan 2012
Test date20 Jan 2012
Expiry19 Jan 2013
Test number636840822038
Mileage80,225 mi
PASSED · 12 Jan 2011
Test date12 Jan 2011
Expiry19 Jan 2012
Test number368872711038
Mileage77,857 mi
FAILED · 12 Jan 2011
Test date12 Jan 2011
Expiry
Test number636692411039
Mileage77,854 mi
FailNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 20 Jan 2010
Test date20 Jan 2010
Expiry19 Jan 2011
Test number941590820013
Mileage74,939 mi
FAILED · 20 Jan 2010
Test date20 Jan 2010
Expiry
Test number120190720073
Mileage74,937 mi
FailNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FailOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 17 Jan 2009
Test date17 Jan 2009
Expiry16 Jan 2010
Test number374637319052
Mileage70,328 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 15 Jan 2009
Test date15 Jan 2009
Expiry
Test number644295219042
Mileage70,326 mi
FailNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 5 Dec 2007
Test date5 Dec 2007
Expiry20 Dec 2008
Test number813349337328
Mileage64,097 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
PASSED · 21 Dec 2006
Test date21 Dec 2006
Expiry20 Dec 2007
Test number384445756321
Mileage58,759 mi
FAILED · 12 Dec 2006
Test date12 Dec 2006
Expiry
Test number722456646349
Mileage58,756 mi
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FailFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
FailNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
PASSED · 6 Dec 2005
Test date6 Dec 2005
Expiry5 Dec 2006
Test number880950245384
Mileage51,024 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)