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K453 NKD

1992 Mercedes 208D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,374 mi
Last recorded93,374 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 208D76,118 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK453 NKD
MakeMercedes
Model208D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 93,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 84,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 84,919 miles

Fuel system component leaking in engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 78,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,336 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ALL (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 70,615 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 68,785 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 64,984 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both Slight End Float (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 64,572 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both on rearmost steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 63,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 62,072 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 61,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 May 2014 61,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Wiper blades slightly deteriorated

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2013 61,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 May 2013 61,733 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2012 61,279 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 59,945 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 59,945 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 58,543 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 58,543 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 May 2009 57,376 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 57,376 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 56,718 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 56,718 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 54,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 52,442 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 52,442 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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K453 NKD is a 1992 Mercedes 208D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 208D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 76,118 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 K453 NKD, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes 208D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K453 NKD is a 1992 Mercedes 208D, first registered on 23 October 1992.

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