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FN53 AFV

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

389,244 mi
Last recorded389,244 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AFV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 389,244 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 389,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 383,439 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sills heavily corroded not within prescribed areas

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 383,434 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

ills heavily corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 29 Sep 2021 378,947 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

sills heavily corroded not within prescribed areas

Fail 28 Sep 2021 378,947 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near sub frame mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sills heavily corroded not within prescribed areas

Pass 16 Sep 2020 373,488 miles

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both side sills corroded

n/s/f &o/s/f chassis corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Sep 2019 364,302 miles

Body corroded but not within prescribed area

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 347,617 miles

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

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

body corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 10 Sep 2018 347,617 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

body corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 12 Sep 2017 329,548 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 329,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 309,706 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jun 2016 309,699 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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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FN53 AFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN53 AFV, 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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FN53 AFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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