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F29 GUA

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,540 mi
Last recorded75,540 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF29 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2010 75,540 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 75,540 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 74,472 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 74,467 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,098 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 73,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

slight exhaust blow centre silencer

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,242 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Jun 2007 71,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 68,249 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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F29 GUA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 F29 GUA, 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 F29 GUA registered?

F29 GUA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 July 1989.

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