1996 Mercedes 208 D 2.9L Diesel · P483 CAY
1996 Mercedes 208 D (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01/11/1996. Recorded mileage 167,165 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/10/2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (18/05/2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,165 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 2874cc
P483 CAY Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2022
- 167,165 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P483 CAY Mileage History
- 25/10/2021162,567 mi
- 27/10/2022167,165 mi+4,598 mi
Average of roughly 4,578 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
P483 CAY MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes 208 D (P483 CAY) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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