MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,432 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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))
all lights are slightly affected ie. pulsing
excessive corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch
offside headlamp output dim
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
SUSPECT - more heavy corrosion in behind carpeting around pedal group area
exhaust mount broken at top of first silencer
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
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
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
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)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s headlamp reflector starting to corrode
o/s mirror cracked
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?
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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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