MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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.
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?
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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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