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K350 FSX

1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,669 mi
Last recorded96,669 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D132,262 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK350 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 96,669 miles

passenger door lower skin corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2026 96,669 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

passenger door lower skin corroded

Fail 5 May 2026 96,662 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded scuttle panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front panel (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing/outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

passenger door lower skin corroded

Pass 6 May 2025 93,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 93,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2022 89,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel, marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 89,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front panel, marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,186 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 84,969 miles

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))

front panel has some corrosion present.........................

Fail 17 Oct 2019 84,969 miles

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))

front panel has some corrosion present.........................

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 80,775 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 80,281 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 80,275 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 76,707 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,043 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,391 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 71,046 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 71,046 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 69,696 miles

O/S/R Top direction indicator slightly dim

Fail 20 Sep 2012 69,637 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 65,257 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 65,257 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,129 miles

N/S/F body above horn unit corroded.

N/S/F wheel arch slightly corroding, front.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 59,476 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

diff pinion seal leaking

rear bump stops missing

Fail 17 Oct 2009 59,476 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

diff pinion seal leaking

rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 May 2008 55,963 miles

offside front drag link end dust cover perished at front wheel

Fail 29 May 2008 55,961 miles

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

offside front drag link end dust cover perished at front wheel

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,349 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,686 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 52,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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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K350 FSX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 132,262 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 K350 FSX, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K350 FSX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 25 April 1993.

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