Mercedes-Benz 208 D
Green · Diesel · 1994 · 2,299 cc
L47 PJNMOT history
L47 PJN is a green diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 27 Jun 1994. Its MOT is valid until 11 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 44,169 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 May 2027
- Mileage
- 44,169 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,162 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L47 PJN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 208 D
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 27 Jun 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L47 PJN was last recorded at 44,169 miles on 11 May 2026, 5,904 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 38,265 miles · 22 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,904 miles
- Average per year
- 1,162 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 44,169 miles
- 2025 – 38,265 miles
- 2024 – 28,160 miles
- 2023 – 21,048 miles
- 2021 – 21,042 miles
- 2020 – 20,595 miles
- 2015 – 20,438 miles
- 2009 – 20,359 miles
- 2008 – 20,330 miles
- 2007 – 20,263 miles
- 2006 – 20,239 miles
- 2005 – 20,212 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass44,169 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Fuel filler pipe corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
18 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass44,169 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2027
- Odometer
- 44,169 miles
- Test number
- 571745631494
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail44,169 miles (+5,904)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,169 miles
- Test number
- 137237399871
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass38,265 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2026
- Odometer
- 38,265 miles
- Test number
- 885122081478
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail38,265 miles (+10,105)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,265 miles
- Test number
- 829816504834
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorProp shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass28,160 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2025
- Odometer
- 28,160 miles
- Test number
- 784749460201
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDiesel fill pipe corr
Fail28,160 miles (+7,112)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,160 miles
- Test number
- 728454156109
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDiesel fill pipe corr
Pass21,048 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2024
- Odometer
- 21,048 miles
- Test number
- 389348290848
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
Fail21,046 miles (+4)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,046 miles
- Test number
- 311809900803
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipe corroded
Pass21,042 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 21,042 miles
- Test number
- 262039357805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail21,042 miles (+447)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,042 miles
- Test number
- 347884735577
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower wing corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass20,595 miles (+157)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 20,595 miles
- Test number
- 225125324558
- AdvisoryNearside rear wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Pass20,438 miles (+79)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 20,438 miles
- Test number
- 578155005268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,359 miles (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 20,359 miles
- Test number
- 971266549287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail20,330 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,330 miles
- Test number
- 360848948493
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass20,330 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 20,330 miles
- Test number
- 760638448240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,263 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 20,263 miles
- Test number
- 674898367211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,239 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 20,239 miles
- Test number
- 481718766226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 20,212 miles
- Test number
- 804859865290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L47 PJN
- Does L47 PJN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L47 PJN is valid until 11 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L47 PJN?
- The MOT on L47 PJN is valid until 11 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L47 PJN done?
- L47 PJN was recorded at 44,169 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 1,162 miles a year.
- Has L47 PJN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L47 PJN has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on L47 PJN ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L47 PJN find?
- L47 PJN passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 4 more.
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