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F113 MVK

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,341 mi
Last recorded177,341 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF113 MVK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2007 177,341 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 170,654 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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F113 MVK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 88,247 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 F113 MVK, 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 37 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 F113 MVK registered?

F113 MVK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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