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HN52 LPV

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

197,467 mi
Last recorded197,467 miles
Recorded on3 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 LPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 May 2022 197,467 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 197,101 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 197,099 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 194,526 miles

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))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 190,423 miles

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))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 190,423 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 185,741 miles

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 185,741 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 180,178 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 173,892 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 173,891 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 163,034 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 28 Jun 2013 152,569 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 143,517 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 132,985 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,875 miles

oil leak around alternator area

stone chip in screen

wear on rear discs

Pass 18 Aug 2009 115,174 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 115,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 96,936 miles

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)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 96,936 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 73,981 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 73,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 54,580 miles

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?

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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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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