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G235 XWK

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

213,964 mi
Last recorded213,964 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG235 XWK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2006 213,964 miles

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

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

Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BODY PANELS BADLY CORRODED AND DAMAGED NEEDS ATTENTION

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2005 211,330 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 211,330 miles

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

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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G235 XWK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G235 XWK, 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 G235 XWK registered?

G235 XWK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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