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F205 APW

1989 Mercedes Unknown

Red Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,753 mi
Last recorded210,753 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Mercedes Unknown193,467 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF205 APW
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 210,753 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced all body mounts/brackets are corroded but are OK at the moment (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced cab / body mount deteriorating (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab sill and floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement clamp bush deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced cab/body mounting deteriorating (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab inner sill and floor areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension spring hanger brackets are corroded - need to be kept under observation (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition of the chassis is corroded especially the rear sections need to be kept under observation (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 210,177 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag link from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower door hinge area corroded

Offside Rear mud flaps/dirt shields missing

Offside side indicator area corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

visual indicator tell tale not working but audiable tell tale is

Fail 7 Feb 2020 210,059 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drag link from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door hinge area corroded

Offside Rear Mud flaps/dirt shields missing

Offside Side indicator area corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Visual indicator tell tale not working but audiable tell tale is

Pass 9 Feb 2019 209,886 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 208,181 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 205,041 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 205,041 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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F205 APW is a 1989 Mercedes Unknown in Red with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 193,467 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F205 APW is a 1989 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 1 January 1989.

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