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SN52 PWJ

2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

128,652 mi
Last recorded128,652 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D157,405 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN52 PWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2025 128,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 121,965 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 110,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 110,478 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 110,463 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 109,560 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front To Centre Join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 109,513 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 106,745 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 106,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 101,109 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 101,093 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 101,077 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 99,903 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inn middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2018 99,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing in middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre wearing on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inn middle of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,106 miles

front disc corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Apr 2016 89,171 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 89,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 82,694 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2015 82,688 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 74,688 miles

Nearside Front 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)

o/s front abs cable loose

Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,681 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

o/s front abs cable loose

Pass 1 Apr 2013 65,581 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 57,616 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 52,280 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,065 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 39,065 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,476 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 22,574 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 17,348 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 12,740 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 12,735 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SN52 PWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 157,405 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 SN52 PWJ, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SN52 PWJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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