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YN53 ZDV

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,117 mi
Last recorded72,117 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 ZDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 72,117 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 1 May 2008 72,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

BOTH FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK BUSHES WORN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 1 May 2007 49,964 miles

slight bulge in off-side front tyre inner sidewall.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,742 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s wiper blade slightly split.

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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YN53 ZDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YN53 ZDV, 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 YN53 ZDV registered?

YN53 ZDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is YN53 ZDV safe to buy?

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