2000 Mercedes-Benz 208 — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2000 perform at MOT as they age
26 years
Current Age
51.5%
Latest Pass Rate
33
Total Tests (All Years)
140,732 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Compared to Average at Age 17
This car: 51.5%
Average: 53.5%
⚠️ 2.0% below average (9249 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2017High Fail Rate
51.5%
Age (yrs) 17Tests 33Avg Mileage 140,732Top Failure Suspension — 90.9%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2000 Mercedes-Benz 208, with age trends.
Suspension
90.9%
— Consistent
Brakes
72.7%
— Consistent
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
66.7%
— Consistent
Body, Structure and General Items
51.5%
— Consistent
Tyres
21.2%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 90.9% (17 yrs) | 90.9% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Brakes | 72.7% (17 yrs) | 72.7% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment | 66.7% (17 yrs) | 66.7% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Body, Structure and General Items | 51.5% (17 yrs) | 51.5% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Tyres | 21.2% (17 yrs) | 21.2% (17 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how Mercedes-Benz 208 cars manufactured in 2000 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2017 to 2017, covering 33 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.