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F525 NNA

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF525 NNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,866 miles

underbody corroded in places

Fail 24 Nov 2022 101,866 miles

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

underbody corroded in places

Pass 22 Dec 2021 100,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 100,521 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Water ingress to nearside headlamp

Fail 1 Oct 2011 100,498 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight oil leak from power steering box

Water ingress to nearside headlamp

Pass 27 Sep 2008 100,468 miles

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

Nearside rear upper position light not operating

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

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Fail 27 Sep 2008 100,468 miles

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

Nearside rear upper position light not operating

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

Slight binding to offside rear brake

Surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 98,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust mounts perrishing

slight binding to o/s front brake

Pass 5 Jun 2007 98,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

exhaust mounts perrishing

slight binding to o/s front brake

Pass 12 Jun 2006 98,148 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 97,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

nearside rear body panel damaged

slight binding to offside front brake

spare tyre defective

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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F525 NNA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F525 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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What year was F525 NNA registered?

F525 NNA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 19 May 1989.

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