1999 Mercedes 208 D 2.3L Diesel · V853 FGG
1999 Mercedes 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Oct 1999. Recorded mileage 195,264 miles. MOT expired on 10 May 2011.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 May 2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Nov 2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,264 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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V853 FGG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/05/2010
- 195,264 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
V853 FGG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Mercedes 208 D (V853 FGG) between October 2006 and May 2010.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 May 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
V853 FGG Mileage History
- 04/10/2006166,531 mi
- 22/09/2007169,106 mi+2,575 mi
- 02/04/2009183,752 mi+14,646 mi
- 10/05/2010196,262 mi+12,510 mi
- 11/05/2010195,264 mi-998 mi
Average of roughly 7,981 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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