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C228 YFK

1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

70,233 mi
Last recorded70,233 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D92,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC228 YFK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 70,233 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 68,946 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2025 68,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested internal holder loose (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 68,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 68,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp beam image slightly irregular but unlikely to dazzle

Fail 5 Sep 2023 68,896 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp beam image slightly irregular but unlikely to dazzle

Pass 2 Aug 2022 68,003 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

No secondary /safety catch on bonnet

Offside Rear Foglamp not fully secure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Pitman arm- drag lin ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 66,596 miles

Corrosion to top of OSF inner wheelarch

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 265n/s 371o/s 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2021 66,585 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking behind door step (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 227n/s 335o/s 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Corrosion to top of OSF inner wheelarch

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 64,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s/r = 242 o/s/r = 328 total 26%. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on chassis. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch upper section corroded outside p/area.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 62,722 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 62,711 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (7.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 59,205 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 59,178 miles

Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance nearside front indicator light output poor (1.4.A.2e)

Direction indicator not working nearside rear upper (1.4.A.2c)

Direction indicator not working offside rear lower (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect offside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear upper (1.1.A.3f)

Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance nearside side repeater light output poor (1.4.A.2e)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp nearside rear upper (1.2.1f)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 56,811 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalance 178/323 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 55,604 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,604 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,115 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,102 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,730 miles

bonnet catch stiff.

front brake disc surfaces corroded.

n/s body trim insecure.

replacement mirror lenses stuck over old lense, (Not the same size)!

slight exhaust leak from exhaust joints.

underbody dry/corroded.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,728 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

bonnet catch stiff.

front brake disc surfaces corroded.

n/s body trim insecure.

replacemant missor lenses stuck over old lenses, (Not the same size)!

slight exhaust leak from exhaust joints.

tyres under inflated!

underbody dry/corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 50,493 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,090 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

front brake discs have corrosion

wind screen has varios scratches and small chips

Fail 9 Aug 2010 50,089 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

fronr brake discs sufaces corroded.

various stone chips in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2009 48,186 miles

offside front tyre sidewall slight cracking

rear number plate has slight delamination but o/k

Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,186 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside front tyre sidewall slight cracking

rear number plate has slight delamination but o/k

Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,598 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 45,513 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 45,513 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 45,448 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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C228 YFK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.9% with a typical mileage of 92,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C228 YFK, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C228 YFK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 5 March 1986.

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