1989 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · F908 BFY
1989 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 82,214 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,214 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F908 BFY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 82,214 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F908 BFY Mileage History
- 29/11/202277,111 mi
- 29/11/202379,103 mi+1,992 mi
- 12/11/202481,104 mi+2,001 mi
- 12/11/202481,104 mi
- 18/11/202582,214 mi+1,110 mi
Average of roughly 1,718 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
F908 BFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (F908 BFY) between November 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
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