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F215 KGT

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,783 mi
Last recorded192,783 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF215 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 192,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe body mountings slightly corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2010 192,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear subframe body mountings slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2008 188,667 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 180,952 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 175,852 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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F215 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F215 KGT, 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 F215 KGT registered?

F215 KGT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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