1996 Mercedes 208 D 2.3L Diesel · N804 BJA
1996 Mercedes 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1996. Recorded mileage 99,619 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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N804 BJA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 99,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N804 BJA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes 208 D (N804 BJA) between April 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
N804 BJA Mileage History
- 19/04/202398,590 mi
- 04/07/202499,175 mi+585 mi
- 21/05/202599,599 mi+424 mi
- 24/07/202699,609 mi+10 mi
- 30/07/202699,619 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 314 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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