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PN57 VJJ

2008 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

315,068 mi
Last recorded315,068 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN57 VJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2019 315,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 300,079 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 297,240 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 261,971 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 213,485 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 165,641 miles

nearside and offside front tyre valves slightly deteriorated

slight lift in nearside and offside front lower suspension joints

Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,499 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,360 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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PN57 VJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN57 VJJ, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN57 VJJ registered?

PN57 VJJ is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is PN57 VJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN57 VJJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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