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DGK 304S

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

302,989 mi
Last recorded302,989 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGK 304S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 302,989 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 302,824 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 293,456 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 285,141 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front door step corroded and holed

Fail 22 Oct 2012 285,141 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front door step corroded and holed

Pass 1 Sep 2011 274,532 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 274,532 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 272,873 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 272,873 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 261,018 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 261,018 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2007 256,835 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 256,677 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2006 251,060 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 251,035 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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DGK 304S is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 90,491 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DGK 304S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DGK 304S registered?

DGK 304S is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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