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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V59 KAEMOT history

V59 KAE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 31 MOT tests, with 233,922 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2023
Mileage
233,922 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
31
16 passed · 15 failed
Per year
4,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V59 KAE
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
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V59 KAE was last recorded at 233,922 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,922 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 233,922 miles
  • 2020 – 233,587 miles
  • 2019 – 232,250 miles
  • 2018 – 228,523 miles
  • 2017 – 220,438 miles
  • 2016 – 212,247 miles
  • 2015 – 209,276 miles
  • 2014 – 207,273 miles
  • 2013 – 203,596 miles
  • 2011 – 197,862 miles
  • 2010 – 192,935 miles
  • 2009 – 183,986 miles
  • 2008 – 178,274 miles
  • 2007 – 172,957 miles
  • 2005 – 153,133 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,922 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosionRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,922 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    233,922 miles
    Test number
    696653177910
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  2. Fail233,922 miles (+335)11 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,922 miles
    Test number
    968617211469
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  3. Pass233,587 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    233,587 miles
    Test number
    928176539082
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  4. Fail233,565 miles (+1,315)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,565 miles
    Test number
    621040439030
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  5. Pass232,250 miles (+14)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    232,250 miles
    Test number
    765457724542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe in poor condition

  6. Fail232,236 miles (+3,713)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,236 miles
    Test number
    919016170857
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust tail pipe in poor condition

  7. Pass228,523 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    228,523 miles
    Test number
    854592092963
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail228,523 miles (+8,085)7 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,523 miles
    Test number
    358304579163
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases JOINT (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass220,438 miles (+608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    220,438 miles
    Test number
    448301297170
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail219,830 miles (+7,583)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,830 miles
    Test number
    767930505408
    • FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass212,247 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    212,247 miles
    Test number
    770151764765
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  12. Fail212,247 miles (+2,971)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,247 miles
    Test number
    872711692793
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Master cylinder to nearside lower joint (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Offside front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (anti roll bar) (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass209,276 miles5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    209,276 miles
    Test number
    217525465085
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished and wearing outer edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight noise from rear wheels when rotated

  14. Fail209,276 miles (+2,003)5 failures5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,276 miles
    Test number
    116684265472
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished and wearing outer edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight noise from rear wheels when rotated

  15. Pass207,273 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    207,273 miles
    Test number
    255897254081
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail207,273 miles (+3,677)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,273 miles
    Test number
    998416654022
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryLower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass203,596 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    203,596 miles
    Test number
    158814713448
    • 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)

  18. Fail203,596 miles (+5,734)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,596 miles
    Test number
    929819203074
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  19. Pass197,862 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    197,862 miles
    Test number
    316785631372
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front indicator lamp lense missing

  20. Fail197,861 miles (+4,926)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,861 miles
    Test number
    149624731368
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front indicator lamp lense missing

  21. Pass192,935 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    192,935 miles
    Test number
    244370350325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail192,914 miles (+8,928)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,914 miles
    Test number
    621557740340
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass183,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    183,986 miles
    Test number
    711495659300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail183,986 miles (+5,712)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,986 miles
    Test number
    800025159383
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteOffside wiper split
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack nearside inner ball joint

  25. Pass178,274 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    178,274 miles
    Test number
    683797348375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass172,957 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    172,957 miles
    Test number
    363214767214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail172,604 miles (+8,479)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,604 miles
    Test number
    153454957201
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass164,125 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    164,125 miles
    Test number
    440084807030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail164,125 miles (+10,992)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,125 miles
    Test number
    150913407404
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s headlight glass broken

  30. Pass153,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    153,133 miles
    Test number
    983139245352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail153,130 miles4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,130 miles
    Test number
    850679845310
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about V59 KAE

Does V59 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V59 KAE expired on 4 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V59 KAE?
The MOT on V59 KAE expired on 4 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V59 KAE done?
V59 KAE was recorded at 233,922 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 4,856 miles a year.
Has V59 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V59 KAE has failed 15 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on V59 KAE 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 V59 KAE find?
V59 KAE passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; general corrosion.

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