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F524 NNA

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,562 mi
Last recorded110,562 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF524 NNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 110,562 miles

Front nearside and offside side steps corroded

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 110,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front nearside and offside side steps corroded

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 110,528 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 108,670 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 104,275 miles

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

Offside Rear water tank strap slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 11 Aug 2019 104,246 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear water tank strap slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 104,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust corroded

rear water tank strap corroded

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,186 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under bonnet (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 98,035 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all ball joint gaiters deteriated (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 May 2015 96,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2015 96,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

handbrake warning light stays on fail

Pass 19 May 2014 92,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 May 2014 92,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 90,147 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 May 2012 86,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 86,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,483 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2010 83,497 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Towbar component slightly worn (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 78,448 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 78,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 74,209 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 74,209 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 65,663 miles

FUEL CARCK BY FILLINFG NECK IS SLIGHTLY DUMP

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

O/S REAR BRAKE HOSE PIPE FERRULE SLIGHTLY CDRRODED

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 61,591 miles

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

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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F524 NNA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 F524 NNA, 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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F524 NNA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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