MOT Status
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91,119 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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))
Central Prop shaft doughnut split
Central Prop shaft doughnut split
Rear Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
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
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
near side rear tyre cracks in tread pattern ///
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 ///
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear tyre cracks in tread pattern ///
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)
near side / off side front signs of corrosion ///
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
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
Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
body corroded
body and floors corroded
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
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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