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F646 NGW

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

135,356 mi
Last recorded135,356 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF646 NGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 135,356 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

no reverse light

Pass 24 Sep 2024 133,256 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 133,130 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 131,206 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 125,270 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,989 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 122,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 121,743 miles

Offside Front bulkhead slightly corroded

Offside Front outer edge of tyre sightly cracked

Pass 3 May 2017 121,526 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 120,334 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 119,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

king pins needs greased

Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,373 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 114,357 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 109,072 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 109,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 102,431 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 102,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2009 99,477 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 97,688 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 94,826 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 92,620 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 89,350 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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F646 NGW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 F646 NGW, 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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F646 NGW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 July 1989.

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