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F161 VEH

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,119 mi
Last recorded91,119 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF161 VEH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,119 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight beam image slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat base slightly corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 91,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlight beam image slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

drivers seat base slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2024 89,835 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 89,834 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 89,789 miles

Central Prop shaft doughnut split

Fail 2 Oct 2023 89,789 miles

Central Prop shaft doughnut split

Rear Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 88,949 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 88,237 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leaf spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,733 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas of rear floor/chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise door step corroded and weak

Pass 7 Nov 2019 86,340 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all the underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 83,973 miles

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

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,029 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,489 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 28 Mar 2017 80,485 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,393 miles

near side rear tyre cracks in tread pattern ///

Fail 22 Feb 2016 79,388 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative on dashboard /// (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage pin insufficient /// (3.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre cracks in tread pattern ///

Pass 21 May 2015 79,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre cracks in tread pattern ///

Pass 16 May 2014 78,034 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 78,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,819 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 76,472 miles

near side / off side front signs of corrosion ///

Pass 14 Apr 2011 74,952 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all lower both sides inner and outer lower sills corr but out of reach of any strees points

near side front tyre bold on inner edge

slight blow on rear exhaust system

Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,862 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring repaired by welding (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all lower both sides inner and outer lower sills corr but out of reach of any strees points

near side front tyre bold on inner edge

slight blow on rear exhaust system

Pass 2 Apr 2009 69,580 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

body corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2008 67,097 miles

body and floors corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 66,905 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both steps corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 64,599 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 64,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

body corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,732 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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F161 VEH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 F161 VEH, 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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F161 VEH is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 16 June 1989.

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