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F908 BFY

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,214 mi
Last recorded82,214 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF908 BFY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 82,214 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 81,104 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2024 81,104 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 79,103 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 77,111 miles

Coolant leak

Drag link end gators perishing

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 77,111 miles

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))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 76,042 miles

Radiator leaking slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2021 76,042 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Radiator leaking slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2020 74,594 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 71,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 69,687 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,063 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 68,256 miles

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)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 68,256 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,507 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 67,506 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 66,329 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,551 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 65,546 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,628 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,080 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,973 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 60,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,093 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 57,234 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,234 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 54,871 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,871 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 52,189 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 52,189 miles

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?

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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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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