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K690 TRT

1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,626 mi
Last recorded137,626 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D132,262 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK690 TRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 137,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 29 Oct 2008 137,613 miles

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 23 Oct 2007 136,885 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

bodywork condition poor

Pass 23 Oct 2007 136,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bodywork condition poor

Pass 26 Oct 2006 136,187 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 136,184 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

play in centre propshaft joint

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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K690 TRT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K690 TRT, 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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What year was K690 TRT registered?

K690 TRT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K690 TRT safe to buy?

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