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FX51 BDH

2001 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Grey Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,140 mi
Last recorded142,140 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,485 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 BDH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 142,140 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 138,930 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 133,075 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 126,149 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 118,930 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 114,211 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 110,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 106,840 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside has some play in steering rack/arm (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 51,021 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 47,699 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 47,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 47,691 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake disc`s rusty

radiator cap missing

Pass 18 Dec 2008 46,043 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,670 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 33,717 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 27,332 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 27,332 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FX51 BDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 97,485 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 FX51 BDH, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX51 BDH registered?

FX51 BDH is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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