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F361 BKF

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

65,801 mi
Last recorded65,801 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF361 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,801 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,148 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 62,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,547 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 60,191 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,007 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 57,403 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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F361 BKF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Multi-colour with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F361 BKF, 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 F361 BKF registered?

F361 BKF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 15 June 1989.

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