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F544 LSP

1988 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,617 mi
Last recorded119,617 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 208 D109,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF544 LSP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2006 119,617 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 119,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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F544 LSP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 109,773 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 F544 LSP, 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 38 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 F544 LSP registered?

F544 LSP is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 15 August 1988.

Is F544 LSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F544 LSP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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