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DF53 JWO

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

69,210 mi
Last recorded69,210 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 JWO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 69,210 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail corroded near subframe mounts not weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front subframe corroded but not weakened

Nearside Front battery tray corroded but not weakened

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively both rear chassis rails corroded near tow bar mounts (6.1.6 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both inner sills , and front inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 66,100 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

sills have surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2024 64,441 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shockers weak (5.3.2 (d))

sills corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2024 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area ? (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shockers weak (5.3.2 (d))

sills corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2023 62,329 miles

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

brake discs have surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2023 62,329 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

brake discs have surface corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2022 60,957 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective one rubber missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 May 2018 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right kick up on right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective one rubber missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2017 52,729 miles

REAR DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED FROM INSIDE THE VEHICLE

Pass 19 May 2016 49,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 May 2016 49,709 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 47,559 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 47,256 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2014 45,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2013 42,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 35,425 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 29,241 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,485 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 21,982 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 17,749 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 17,749 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 12,744 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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DF53 JWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 90,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF53 JWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DF53 JWO is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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