MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/S/R Hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F889 JGC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 JGC, 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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F889 JGC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 8 May 1989.
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