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Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (bolted seat base) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (bolted seat base) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (undersealed) (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer wishbone ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and all doors (lower) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed/grease. All. (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fuel cap is of temporary type (maintains seal but advise replacement)
General corrosion to bottom of nearside & offside doors
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Undersealed/grease. All. (1.1.11 (c))
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside inners (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fuel cap is of temporary type (maintains seal but advise replacement)
General corrosion to bottom of nearside & offside doors
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Corrosion to nearside & offside lower door corners
Corrosion to outer lower sills (non structural)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak, engine area
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside & offside chassis (undersealed, limited vision) (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake application uneven low effort offside (3.7.B.2)
Corrosion to nearside & offside lower door corners
Corrosion to outer lower sills (non structural)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak, engine area
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside & offside chassis (undersealed, limited vision) (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Auxiliary belt fluctuating at idle
Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
General corrosion around windscreen area and vehicle body
General corrosion to all doors and all sills
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 2x chips in screen (8.3.1a)
Oil leak ()
Rear brakes binding slightly
Rear diff bearings sound slightly noisy when rear wheels rotated
Steering rack slightly worn
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear leaf spring rear mounting points N/S & O/S (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion lower windscreen
Fuel flap does not shut secure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front door mirror trim broken
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight play, nearside front wheel bearing
Windscreen repaired in zone a
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Corrosion lower windscreen
Fuel flap does not shut secure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside front door mirror trim broken
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Slight play, nearside front wheel bearing
exhaust tailpipe corroded
play in offside front lower ball joint
damage to nearside mirror surround
nearside front tyre worn off on inner edge(225/70/15/c)
oil leaks
play in offside front lower ball joint
stone chip in screen
weep from nearside rear hub seal
front number plate damaged
play in inner rack joints(limited vision due to covered perts)
slight play in offside front lower ball joint
stone chip in screen
wear on rear brake discs
wipers smeary
oil leak around alternator area
stone chip in screen
wear on rear discs
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear discs worn
stone chip in windscreen on the limit
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
rear discs worn
stone chip in windscreen on the limit
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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HN52 LPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 HN52 LPV, 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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HN52 LPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 February 2003.
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