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F54 CKM

1988 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,275 mi
Last recorded116,275 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 208 D109,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF54 CKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 116,275 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

slight corrosion to various components

Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,471 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 114,666 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 113,149 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 110,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

all leaf springs have surface corrosion

both cross member for windscreen corroded

both front shock absorber casing have surface corrosion

both front wheel bearings have play

complete underbody has surface corrosion

drivers door pillar corroded

drivers door step corroded

front axel has surface corrosion

vehicle cab has multiple patches of surface corrosion

Fail 27 Jul 2017 110,982 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering of chassis (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all brake pipes have surface corrosion

all leaf springs have surface corrosion

both cross member for windscreen corroded

both front shock absorber casing have surface corrosion

both front wheel bearings have play

complete underbody has surface corrosion

drivers door pillar corroded

drivers door step corroded

front axel has surface corrosion

vehicle cab has multiple patches of surface corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2015 108,471 miles

complete centre and rear exhaust systems badly corroded and in poor condition

corrosion to brake pipes

front leaf springs are weak

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle

water tank under vehicle damaged and holed badly. Unuseable

wipers slow on sweep

Fail 14 Jul 2015 108,471 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

complete centre and rear exhaust systems badly corroded and in poor condition

corrosion to brake pipes

front leaf springs are weak

surface corrosion to chassis and complete undervehicle

water tank under vehicle damaged and holed badly. Unuseable

wipers slow on sweep

Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,656 miles

corrosion to outer vehicle

indicators are slightly dull

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

water tank under vehicle damaged and holed

wipers slow on sweep

Fail 14 Jul 2014 105,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to outer vehicle

indicators are slightly dull

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

water tank under vehicle damaged and holed

wipers slow on sweep

Pass 30 Jul 2013 103,256 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,256 miles

exhaust system corroded

corrosion around windscreen (outside prescribed area)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs worn and corroded

front grill corroded

nearside front door corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed area)

offside front door corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2012 102,251 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion around windscreen (outside prescribed area)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs worn and corroded

front grill corroded

nearside front door corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded (outside prescribed area)

offside front door corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2012 102,240 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2011 101,949 miles

Both front steel brake pipes corroded

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to front bulk head

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

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Rear section of exhaust poorly supported

Slight play in both front kin pins

Fail 11 Aug 2011 101,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Both front steel brake pipes corroded

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Corrosion to front bulk head

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

Front to rear steel brake pipes corroded

Rear section of exhaust poorly supported

Slight play in both front kin pins

Pass 1 Jun 2010 97,786 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 97,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 96,469 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside front tyre perished.

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

Play in front hub bearings.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight lift in nearside kingpin

Steel brake pipes corroded.

Underside of vehicle corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2009 96,462 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All underbody metalwork corroded.

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Play in both front hub bearings.

Rear axle steel pipes rusty.

Slight lift in nearside kingpin.

Pass 26 Aug 2005 96,211 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 96,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F54 CKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F54 CKM, 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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F54 CKM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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