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F971 WLJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

25,078 mi
Last recorded25,078 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF971 WLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 25,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 24,468 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 24,264 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,403 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 23,403 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 23,354 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track road end ball joint threads not protruding the nylok nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective track road end ball joint threads not protruding the nylok nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective both ball joints on the drag link end. threads not protruding the nylok nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front door check strap missing

Pass 27 May 2015 16,880 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 May 2014 15,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 15,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 14,719 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 14,719 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 14,582 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 14,582 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 9,075 miles

front suspension components rusty

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2010 9,060 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front suspension components rusty

nearside front metal brake pipe starting to corrode

offside metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 23 May 2008 8,468 miles

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

prop shaft gaitor split

Pass 14 Jun 2005 8,071 miles

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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F971 WLJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 F971 WLJ, 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 F971 WLJ registered?

F971 WLJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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