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F512 KUD

1989 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 208D77,906 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF512 KUD
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 100,627 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,036 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 94,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 93,354 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,269 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 86,722 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

various under seal not allowing full inspection

Fail 24 Jun 2019 86,714 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 85,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 83,737 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front repaired heavily undersealed not allowing full inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2017 83,728 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 81,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,964 miles

near side rear half shaft seal leeking

undersealed thoughout

Fail 7 May 2014 79,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear half shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 7 May 2014 79,434 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s rear half shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 17 May 2013 79,050 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres perished

nearside rear axle seal leaking

Fail 13 May 2013 79,046 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres perished

nearside rear axle seal leaking

Pass 30 May 2012 78,926 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 77,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,022 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 75,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 72,892 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2008 72,892 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 70,757 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 69,693 miles

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

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 May 2006 69,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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F512 KUD is a 1989 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F512 KUD, 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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F512 KUD is a 1989 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 11 April 1989.

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