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F378 YTJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,511 mi
Last recorded67,511 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF378 YTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 67,511 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,166 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 66,939 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 66,936 miles

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))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 65,703 miles

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))

Pass 10 May 2018 63,361 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 63,350 miles

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)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 61,418 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre advise

Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,800 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,427 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 52,463 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,303 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,409 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 49,676 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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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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