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F705 FNT

1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

75,698 mi
Last recorded75,698 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D88,247 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 FNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 75,698 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 74,568 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 73,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,247 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower ball joint dust covers cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion, withstood CAT

Fail 7 Jul 2021 72,247 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both upper and lower ball joint dust covers cracking (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

underside of vehicle has signs of corrosion, withstood CAT

Pass 20 Jun 2019 71,577 miles

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

vehicle underside has signs of corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2018 69,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 68,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 66,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 63,815 miles

scuttle panel starting to corrode

Fail 13 May 2014 63,796 miles

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

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

scuttle panel starting to corrode

Pass 20 May 2013 63,069 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 63,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,837 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 62,837 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 62,837 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,978 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 60,931 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 60,931 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 58,066 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 58,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 54,604 miles

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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F705 FNT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F705 FNT, 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 F705 FNT registered?

F705 FNT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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