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F658 LAL

1989 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 208D77,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF658 LAL
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Jul 2008 77,518 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 77,463 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 77,357 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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F658 LAL is a 1989 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F658 LAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F658 LAL registered?

F658 LAL is a 1989 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 5 May 1989.

Is F658 LAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F658 LAL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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