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NA03 VHM

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,467 mi
Last recorded166,467 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA03 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2011 166,467 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 152,424 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 152,424 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 138,728 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 121,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 92,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,073 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 67,073 miles

Centre Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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NA03 VHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NA03 VHM, 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 NA03 VHM registered?

NA03 VHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is NA03 VHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA03 VHM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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