1989 Mercedes-Benz 208 D 2.3L Diesel · F916 DNY
1989 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 1989. Recorded mileage 77,814 miles. MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 208 D
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,814 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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F916 DNY Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 23/01/2024
- 77,814 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F916 DNY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 208 D (F916 DNY) between November 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded chassis to lsv (1.1.11 (c))”; “Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired arm corroded away (1.1.17 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
F916 DNY Mileage History
- 11/11/202177,775 mi
- 16/09/202277,788 mi+13 mi
- 16/09/202277,789 mi+1 mi
- 23/01/202477,814 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 18 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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