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F602 JDM

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,641 mi
Last recorded130,641 miles
Recorded on20 May 2005
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF602 JDM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2005 130,641 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 130,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F602 JDM is a 1989 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 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 F602 JDM, 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 F602 JDM registered?

F602 JDM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 12 April 1989.

Is F602 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F602 JDM 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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