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F298 UEE

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

86,451 mi
Last recorded86,451 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 UEE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2021 86,451 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired SIZED (1.1.17 (a))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Emissions not tested OVERHEATING (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FRONT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

GENERAL BODY CONDITION POOR

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

REAR BRAKE VALVE LINKAGE DUST COVER MISSING

Pass 3 Apr 2019 85,994 miles

General under side to corrosion to body and sills

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective And tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 85,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate inscription illegible Covered by towbar (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

General under side to corrosion to body and sills

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective And tailpipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake binding but not excessively Both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jul 2016 81,314 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf idler arm ball joint boots deteriating

osf outer sill by step holed and corroded

osr nsr outriggers and inner sills holed and very rusty

rear tail pipe deteriating exhaust and holed loose

slight play in nsf king pin

Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,467 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres wearing low

Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured By footstep (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Aug 2014 65,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,142 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 64,321 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 63,454 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,838 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,386 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 55,272 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres side walls perrished advise replacement asap

Pass 1 Sep 2006 52,867 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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F298 UEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 F298 UEE, 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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F298 UEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 March 1989.

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