MOT Status
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82,214 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
n/s/f and o/s/f drag link end dust covers perishing
n/s/f and o/s/f inner flitch panels modified
n/s/f wing mounting bracket corroded
no side repeaters fitted but indicator visible from front
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to central section joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front inner flitch panels modified and cut back. Structural strength not compromised and wings are secure.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
No side repeaters present but indicator lens are visible from side of vehicle
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust clamp is perishing/failing due to corrosion
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt X2 (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to central section joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front inner flitch panels modified and cut back. Structural strength not compromised and wings are secure.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
No side repeaters present but indicator lens are visible from side of vehicle
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear exhaust clamp is perishing/failing due to corrosion
Drag link end and track rod ends perishing
Near side rear foot brake effort lower than off side
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Off side front inner flitch panel corroded
Coolant leak
Drag link end gators perishing
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Coolant leak
Drag link end gators perishing
Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Radiator leaking slightly
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Radiator leaking slightly
Bulkhead corroded
Gear linkage bush worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Off side step corroded
Slight oil leak
Front discs worn and pitted
Front panel and inner wings corroded
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil/fluid leak
Body has slight corrosion Under vehicle (6.1.B.2)
Full exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under wheelarch at front (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under wheelarch at front (6.1.B.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sills (5.2.6)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt all ball joints and track rod ends (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Upper Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Upper Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?
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F908 BFY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 F908 BFY, 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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F908 BFY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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