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F556 RJN

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,395 mi
Last recorded129,395 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF556 RJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 129,395 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 129,393 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 127,869 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion to o/s front wing

Pass 19 Mar 2008 127,869 miles

corrosion to o/s front wing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 126,151 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 123,928 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2006 123,928 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking 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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F556 RJN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F556 RJN, 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 F556 RJN registered?

F556 RJN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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