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F441 XDC

1989 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

47,906 mi
Last recorded47,906 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 208D77,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF441 XDC
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 47,906 miles

Auxiliary belt cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Corrosion within 30cm of brake servo but not structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2023 47,906 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Auxiliary belt cracking

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Corrosion within 30cm of brake servo but not structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheel bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 47,003 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 46,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 46,346 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 45,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion behind cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion behind cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 45,475 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 45,473 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering ball joint rubber split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering panel corroded and holed within 30cm of brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security valence corroded and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wing corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 44,491 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2016 44,377 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 44,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,366 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 43,366 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 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)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 43,315 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 43,310 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,376 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,281 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 42,120 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 41,992 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 41,977 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 41,658 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 41,658 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 41,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 40,271 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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F441 XDC is a 1989 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F441 XDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F441 XDC is a 1989 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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