1996 Mercedes 208 D 2.3L Diesel · N503 LGN
1996 Mercedes 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1996. Recorded mileage 296,642 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/11/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (28/09/2011)
- Recorded Mileage
- 296,642 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2299cc
N503 LGN Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2010
- 296,642 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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N503 LGN Mileage History
- 07/03/2006265,832 mi
- 07/06/2006571,212 mi+305,380 mi
- 08/06/2006265,845 mi-305,367 mi
- 07/09/2007270,948 mi+5,103 mi
- 25/09/2007270,959 mi+11 mi
- 22/11/2010296,642 mi+25,683 mi
- 22/11/2010296,642 mi
Average of roughly 6,539 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
N503 LGN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes 208 D (N503 LGN) between March 2006 and November 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)”.
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