2003 Mercedes 208 D 2.7L Diesel · FN53 AFV
2003 Mercedes 208 D (2.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 389,244 km. MOT expired on 23 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (20 Dec 2024)
- Recorded Odometer
- 389,244 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN53 AFV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2023
- 389,244 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN53 AFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Mercedes 208 D (FN53 AFV) between September 2021 and October 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 26 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FN53 AFV Odometer History
- 29/09/2021378,947 mi
- 22/09/2022383,434 km
- 17/10/2022383,439 km+5 km
- 20/10/2023389,243 km+5,804 km
- 25/10/2023389,244 km+1 km
Average of roughly 4,974 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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