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YN54 DMF

2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,481 mi
Last recorded76,481 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D114,548 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 DMF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 76,481 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2025 76,470 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel tank strap corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 75,269 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured all front direction indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2024 75,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced excessive corrosion along large section of sill, with large hole towards rear of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible sections of brake pipe are covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Electrical wiring inadequately secured electrical wiring loose on rear of vehicle (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Hole corroded in section of outer sill, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perished no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel tank strap heavily corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2017 60,815 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 51,678 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 24 Aug 2016 51,676 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 49,501 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 42,311 miles

n,s front tyre dated 2003

o,s rear tyre dated 2003

slight lift in o,s / n,s front lower arm ball joints .

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,494 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 36,494 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,526 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 26,900 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 22,555 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 17,796 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 13,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 7,195 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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YN54 DMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 114,548 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 YN54 DMF, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YN54 DMF is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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