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NJ03 JVG

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,825 mi
Last recorded64,825 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ03 JVG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 64,825 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 56,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 43,448 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 43,403 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 31,894 miles

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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NJ03 JVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NJ03 JVG, 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 NJ03 JVG registered?

NJ03 JVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is NJ03 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ03 JVG shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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