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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

Grey and Maroon · Diesel · 1992 · 2,299 cc

K86 AFLMOT history

K86 AFL is a grey and maroon diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 7 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 52,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,024 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K86 AFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
Grey and Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
7 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K86 AFL was last recorded at 52,024 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,964 miles · 25 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
1,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,024 miles
  • 2025 – 50,964 miles
  • 2024 – 49,637 miles
  • 2023 – 48,868 miles
  • 2021 – 45,714 miles
  • 2020 – 43,465 miles
  • 2019 – 41,656 miles
  • 2018 – 39,762 miles
  • 2016 – 38,894 miles
  • 2015 – 38,808 miles
  • 2014 – 38,654 miles
  • 2013 – 37,153 miles
  • 2012 – 35,963 miles
  • 2011 – 35,073 miles
  • 2010 – 33,277 miles
  • 2009 – 31,328 miles
  • 2008 – 31,297 miles
  • 2007 – 30,216 miles
  • 2006 – 25,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,024 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion under bonnet
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum damp / performance not effected
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear side light dim

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,024 miles (+1,060)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,024 miles
    Test number
    444209705526
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight corrosion under bonnet
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum damp / performance not effected
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear side light dim

  2. Pass50,964 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    50,964 miles
    Test number
    941604713881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail50,963 miles (+1,326)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,963 miles
    Test number
    287121488236
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass49,637 miles (+769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    49,637 miles
    Test number
    268409950290
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking / perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking / perishing

  5. Pass48,868 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    48,868 miles
    Test number
    732025613443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail48,868 miles (+3,154)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,868 miles
    Test number
    502256469302
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass45,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    848972415976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail45,714 miles (+2,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    798250387795
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass43,465 miles (+1,809)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,465 miles
    Test number
    694767439939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass41,656 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,656 miles
    Test number
    488885844519
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  11. Fail41,646 miles (+1,884)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,646 miles
    Test number
    835502848188
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering box

  12. Pass39,762 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    39,762 miles
    Test number
    212943849668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail39,748 miles (+854)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,748 miles
    Test number
    826565980078
    • DangerousFront Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass38,894 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    38,894 miles
    Test number
    981719971684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,808 miles (+154)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    38,808 miles
    Test number
    688316765174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,654 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    38,654 miles
    Test number
    316150474199
    • NoteNearside front bulk head showing signs of corrosion

  17. Fail38,654 miles (+1,501)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,654 miles
    Test number
    555120674199
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front bulk head showing signs of corrosion

  18. Pass37,153 miles (+1,190)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    37,153 miles
    Test number
    888605353156
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteMinor leak nearside rear hub

  19. Pass35,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,963 miles
    Test number
    209948682114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail35,963 miles (+890)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,963 miles
    Test number
    608077882123
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass35,073 miles (+1,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    35,073 miles
    Test number
    499325081166
    • NoteNearside front tyre has a cut but not exposing cord/ply

  22. Fail33,277 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,277 miles
    Test number
    211390760430
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteSlight leak to fuel tank

  23. Pass33,277 miles (+1,949)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    33,277 miles
    Test number
    652430060172
    • NoteN/s/r hub oil seal leaking
    • NoteSlight leak to fuel tank

  24. Pass31,328 miles (+31)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,328 miles
    Test number
    114306869130
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteO/s brake light dim

  25. Pass31,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,297 miles
    Test number
    210290578400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,297 miles (+1,081)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,297 miles
    Test number
    773874568157
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  27. Pass30,216 miles (+4,354)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    30,216 miles
    Test number
    174234137183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    25,862 miles
    Test number
    552079376136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,862 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,862 miles
    Test number
    472546066105
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about K86 AFL

Does K86 AFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K86 AFL is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K86 AFL?
The MOT on K86 AFL is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K86 AFL done?
K86 AFL was recorded at 52,024 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,299 miles a year.
Has K86 AFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K86 AFL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on K86 AFL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K86 AFL find?
K86 AFL passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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