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HX03 NVN

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,689 mi
Last recorded158,689 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 NVN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 158,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear axle pump stop missing

Fail 11 May 2026 158,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear axle pump stop missing

Pass 17 Aug 2022 153,574 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 141,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 137,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 128,644 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust tail pipe not leaking but very thin (rust damage)

Pass 14 Nov 2017 120,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside and offside front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills have corrosion

offside front inner step is slightly corroded

offside inner sill is slightly corroded

rear of chassis is slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2016 117,151 miles

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

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside outer sills corroded outside of prescribed area

Fail 25 Oct 2016 117,121 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

offside and nearside outer sills corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 22 Oct 2015 112,579 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,661 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 69,148 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 61,029 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 56,697 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,027 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 45,566 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 39,169 miles

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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HX03 NVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 HX03 NVN, 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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What year was HX03 NVN registered?

HX03 NVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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