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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V53 GKHMOT history

V53 GKH is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 25 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
96,555 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 GKH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

V53 GKH was last recorded at 96,555 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,372 miles · 6 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
1,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 96,555 miles
  • 2020 – 96,372 miles
  • 2019 – 96,085 miles
  • 2018 – 95,907 miles
  • 2017 – 95,571 miles
  • 2016 – 95,396 miles
  • 2015 – 94,962 miles
  • 2014 – 94,624 miles
  • 2012 – 93,176 miles
  • 2011 – 92,081 miles
  • 2010 – 89,669 miles
  • 2009 – 86,830 miles
  • 2008 – 84,193 miles
  • 2007 – 81,051 miles
  • 2006 – 77,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,555 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,555 miles (+183)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,555 miles
    Test number
    115014252557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass96,372 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    96,372 miles
    Test number
    327787300245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail96,365 miles (+280)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,365 miles
    Test number
    491328161470
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass96,085 miles (+178)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,085 miles
    Test number
    288823460894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracked in tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass95,907 miles (+336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    95,907 miles
    Test number
    296463148162
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass95,571 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    95,571 miles
    Test number
    259276149496
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail95,565 miles (+169)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,565 miles
    Test number
    293774090232
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking near fuel tank (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass95,396 miles (+434)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,396 miles
    Test number
    186871369010
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight binding in brake
    • AdvisorySlight misting of fuel on fuel tank

  9. Pass94,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    94,962 miles
    Test number
    535289585068
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail94,962 miles (+338)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,962 miles
    Test number
    129826385466
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass94,624 miles (+1,448)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,624 miles
    Test number
    885272494069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre side wall damage and cracking in tread.

  12. Pass93,176 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    238942342472
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  13. Fail93,176 miles (+1,095)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,176 miles
    Test number
    868029932153
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs rusty
    • NoteRear discs rusty

  14. Pass92,081 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    92,081 miles
    Test number
    908517531108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,058 miles (+2,389)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,058 miles
    Test number
    278893731150
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  16. Pass89,669 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    89,669 miles
    Test number
    434795650148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,662 miles (+2,832)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,662 miles
    Test number
    753164950114
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass86,830 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    474687429151
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail86,830 miles (+2,637)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,830 miles
    Test number
    310396329127
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass84,193 miles (+3,142)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,193 miles
    Test number
    543252608179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,051 miles (+3,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,051 miles
    Test number
    301047717194
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass77,625 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    77,625 miles
    Test number
    592454296040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail77,601 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,601 miles
    Test number
    263863796075
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V53 GKH

Does V53 GKH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V53 GKH expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V53 GKH?
The MOT on V53 GKH expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V53 GKH done?
V53 GKH was recorded at 96,555 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 1,213 miles a year.
Has V53 GKH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 GKH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V53 GKH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V53 GKH find?
V53 GKH passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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