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F889 BTG

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,061 mi
Last recorded88,061 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF889 BTG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 88,061 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2011 88,059 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside front tyre slightly out of shape

Slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,369 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 86,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

all tyres wearing on edges

slight play at all wheel bearings

Pass 31 Jul 2009 84,902 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 84,896 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,629 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,629 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 78,370 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 78,366 miles

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,825 miles

Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Propshaft component defective

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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F889 BTG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 F889 BTG, 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 F889 BTG registered?

F889 BTG is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 7 April 1989.

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