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NDZ 9378

1989 Mercedes 208D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 208D77,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDZ 9378
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 78,315 miles
Fail 13 May 2025 78,295 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour background and characters (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Seat belt been cut and restiched (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm from steering box to hub (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect colour back ground and characters (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 75,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2024 75,440 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 73,014 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded outside of the prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 72,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre to back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch corroded outside of the prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 72,389 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 71,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 71,355 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,338 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 70,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 68,360 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 68,360 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 67,682 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 67,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,073 miles

EXHAUST/SYSTERM CORRODED NOT BLOWING CHECK IN 3 MONTHS

Pass 27 Feb 2012 62,690 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,087 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,168 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 52,138 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 52,138 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 50,486 miles

slight play in steering BOX

Pass 4 Nov 2006 49,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 46,783 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D?

Based on 1,117 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
1,591
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
166
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Brake pipe excessively corroded 61
fog lamp not working 54
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 48
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 47
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NDZ 9378 is a 1989 Mercedes 208D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 77,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 208D fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 70 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NDZ 9378, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 208D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NDZ 9378 is a 1989 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 27 November 1989.

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