MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,511 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear with side lights (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front slight play in os and ns top shock absorber bushes
Nearside Rear exhaust bracket adrift
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Centre Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r tyre advise
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
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F378 YTJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 F378 YTJ, 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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F378 YTJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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