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A1 XKT

1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,721 mi
Last recorded100,721 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 XKT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,721 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 99,141 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 96,793 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 96,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 96,604 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 96,595 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2021 96,182 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Headlamp dip beam image poor

Fail 20 May 2021 96,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2020 96,060 miles

Both headlamps dip beam image poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 96,059 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Completely snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Both headlamps dip beam image poor

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underside

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 94,116 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bolt-on cross member corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lower inner wing corroded and holed,but not within prescribed area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 94,116 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front bolt-on cross member corroded and holed

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

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside rear lower inner wing corroded and holed,but not within prescribed area

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,867 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished in and around the tread

Front bolt on cross member corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 90,867 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres slightly perished in and around the tread

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 90,012 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 89,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 88,911 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 88,492 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,002 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,996 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 87,776 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split and in poor condition

Fail 19 Apr 2010 87,776 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s handbrake cable outer casing split and in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2009 86,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 86,893 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 85,905 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 85,852 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 85,052 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 85,033 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 82,770 miles

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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A1 XKT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 92,452 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 A1 XKT, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 XKT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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