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F577 GNT

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,668 mi
Last recorded87,668 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF577 GNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,668 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 87,647 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 87,647 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 87,647 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre tread wearing on outside edge.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 75,127 miles

drivers door mirror cracked.

o/s/r hub leaking oil.

Fail 31 Mar 2010 75,123 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

drivers door mirror cracked.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 60,373 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing to excess on outside edge.

rear axle --- o/s leaking.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre tread worn to excess on outside edge.

Fail 19 Nov 2008 60,372 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing to excess on outside edge.

rear axle --- o/s leaking.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre tread worn to excess on outside edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 48,432 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

rear axle --- o/s leaking oil.

Fail 1 Nov 2007 48,395 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Propshaft component defective

rear axle --- o/s leaking oil.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 3,297 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 32,947 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

the front bumper is damaged and has sharp endges protuding

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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F577 GNT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F577 GNT, 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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F577 GNT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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