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F114 GWE

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

156,546 mi
Last recorded156,546 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF114 GWE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2007 156,546 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 156,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 156,131 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 151,500 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 151,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 145,813 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 145,609 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2005 145,574 miles

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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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F114 GWE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 F114 GWE, 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 F114 GWE registered?

F114 GWE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F114 GWE safe to buy?

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