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A4 FSF

1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,477 mi
Last recorded178,477 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D97,283 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 178,477 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak on o/s/r drum area

Fail 6 Jul 2006 167,460 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 167,460 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 159,122 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2005 159,122 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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A4 FSF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 97,283 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 A4 FSF, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 FSF registered?

A4 FSF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 21 June 1990.

Is A4 FSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 FSF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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