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SW52 CSX

2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,273 mi
Last recorded169,273 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D90,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW52 CSX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 169,273 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs Inner Surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 166,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 166,723 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 164,588 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 164,579 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 158,234 miles

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Jan 2017 158,225 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel bearing has slight play

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,000 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 147,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 147,315 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 139,710 miles

o/s front abs cable insecure

Fail 21 Jan 2014 139,701 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s front abs cable insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2013 131,255 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 130,965 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 117,856 miles

All front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Brake pedal spongy

Fail 10 Jan 2012 117,849 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

All front to rear and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2011 103,956 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 103,956 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,717 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,547 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 64,881 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 64,881 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

hazzard switch telltail not working

rear row centre seat belt webbing cut

second row centre seat belt reel back broken

third row centre seat belt twisted

wiper blades could clean better

Pass 31 Jan 2006 50,692 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 50,692 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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SW52 CSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 SW52 CSX, 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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SW52 CSX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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