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L10 NHU

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,968 mi
Last recorded178,968 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 NHU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2011 178,968 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four brake discs pitted

off side rear tyre perrised

Fail 15 Feb 2011 178,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all four brake discs pitted

off side rear tyre perrised

Pass 17 Feb 2010 153,461 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 153,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 130,219 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 106,614 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 80,482 miles

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

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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L10 NHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L10 NHU, 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 L10 NHU registered?

L10 NHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is L10 NHU safe to buy?

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