1996 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · N372 BOE
1996 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 189,979 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,979 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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N372 BOE Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 24/06/2022
- 189,979 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (50 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
N372 BOE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (N372 BOE) between June 2006 and June 2022.
The record contains 12 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 24 June 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (50 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Bodywork (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
N372 BOE Mileage History
- 30/06/2006148,836 mi
- 23/06/2007155,248 mi+6,412 mi
- 05/05/2009160,806 mi+5,558 mi
- 13/05/2009160,808 mi+2 mi
- 26/10/2010165,493 mi+4,685 mi
- 20/12/2011166,509 mi+1,016 mi
- 05/12/2012167,220 mi+711 mi
- 22/01/2015169,039 mi+1,819 mi
- 12/01/2016176,186 mi+7,147 mi
- 18/01/2016176,266 mi+80 mi
- 11/01/2017179,537 mi+3,271 mi
- 25/01/2017179,561 mi+24 mi
- 12/04/2018181,834 mi+2,273 mi
- 16/08/2019184,576 mi+2,742 mi
- 02/03/2020184,577 mi+1 mi
- 17/05/2021187,934 mi+3,357 mi
- 24/06/2022189,979 mi+2,045 mi
Average of roughly 2,574 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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