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F468 SHT

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,432 mi
Last recorded103,432 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF468 SHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 103,432 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 100,492 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2023 100,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance near front spring hanger inside and out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance near front spring hanger inside and out (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 100,474 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step under panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member near rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting step under panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front fuel filler neck hose excessively perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear lower indicator light not working but has another light above

Pass 21 Aug 2019 100,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 99,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 99,713 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,722 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 97,813 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 95,881 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 94,542 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,117 miles

all lights are slightly affected ie. pulsing

excessive corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

offside headlamp output dim

Fail 29 Jun 2013 93,099 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

all lights are slightly affected ie. pulsing

excessive corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

exhaust mount broken off from 1st silencer

offside headlamp output dim

Pass 23 Jun 2012 90,960 miles

SUSPECT - more heavy corrosion in behind carpeting around pedal group area

exhaust mount broken at top of first silencer

Fail 18 Jun 2012 90,910 miles

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

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)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

SUSPECT - more heavy corrosion in behind carpeting around pedal group area

exhaust mount broken at top of first silencer

Pass 10 Jun 2011 87,384 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

steering box damp

Fail 9 Jun 2011 87,384 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

steering box damp

Pass 28 Jun 2010 86,869 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,222 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 86,222 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 85,945 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 84,636 miles

o/s headlamp reflector starting to corrode

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,506 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 80,506 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Upper Brake pedal excessively corroded (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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F468 SHT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F468 SHT, 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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F468 SHT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 8 May 1989.

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