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HN52 LSE

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

92,599 mi
Last recorded92,599 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 LSE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 92,599 miles

Both OS NS sills corroded

Leaf springs corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Park brake has very long travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension components corroded

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underbody corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 92,599 miles

Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Both NSF passenger door OSF arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Both OS NS sills corroded

Headlamp aim too high Both NS OS (4.1.2 (a))

Leaf springs corroded

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake has very long travel

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension components corroded

Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Underbody corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2025 91,811 miles

Offside Rear light lens repaired with tape [no white light to rear]

lots of body corrosion not in prescribed areas

travel on park brake lever

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,188 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2024 91,164 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 90,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to body

Pass 14 Dec 2021 89,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

all discs corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2021 89,254 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/70 R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer sill corroded

all discs corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 89,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 89,150 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

all discs poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,932 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 84,912 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,017 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 81,298 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 81,273 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 79,517 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 79,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 76,939 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 74,401 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,310 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 71,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 66,443 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 66,424 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,863 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 56,287 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 50,127 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 45,242 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,460 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 39,459 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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 LSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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