MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,772 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISE slight play in steering rack
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Inner Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V53 HSG is a 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 153,923 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 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V53 HSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 208D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V53 HSG registered?
V53 HSG is a 1999 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 29 September 1999.
Is V53 HSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for V53 HSG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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