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KE53 EKU

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,426 mi
Last recorded124,426 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 EKU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 124,426 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 124,425 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working x two (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,961 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 98,961 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush also x2 D bushes (2.4.G.2)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,646 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 75,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM L/S/V TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM L\S\V TO FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 61,193 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 56,332 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,563 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Jan 2012 39,452 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 39,452 miles

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,408 miles

parking brake switch slow in reacting

Fail 18 Nov 2010 34,408 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,719 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 23,719 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 15,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 15,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 9,321 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 6,079 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 6,035 miles

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

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

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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KE53 EKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KE53 EKU, 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 KE53 EKU registered?

KE53 EKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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