MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,469 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bulk head corroded
n/s/f tyre perished
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
bulk head corroded
n/s/f tyre perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
O/S/Front tyre starting to perrish
Coolant leak
Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Coolant leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F359 MAA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 F359 MAA, 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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F359 MAA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 July 1989.
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