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F642 LAL

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,603 mi
Last recorded102,603 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF642 LAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 102,603 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 102,331 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2024 102,331 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 101,977 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,426 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 100,861 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 100,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 100,558 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 99,585 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,601 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 98,593 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 97,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 97,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 95,952 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 94,777 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 93,398 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 93,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S front tyre side walls cracking.

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,037 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 89,376 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,921 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 76,640 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,181 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 70,999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 70,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

throttle very slow to return

Pass 19 Jul 2005 68,804 miles

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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F642 LAL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F642 LAL, 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 F642 LAL registered?

F642 LAL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 25 July 1989.

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