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Mercedes-Benz 208 D

Multi-colour · Diesel · 1994 · 2,299 cc

L99 FAVMOT history

L99 FAV is a multi-colour diesel Mercedes-Benz 208 D first used on 7 Apr 1994. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 133,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,326 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L99 FAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
208 D
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
7 Apr 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L99 FAV was last recorded at 133,326 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,538 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
1,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,326 miles
  • 2025 – 132,538 miles
  • 2024 – 131,744 miles
  • 2023 – 130,899 miles
  • 2022 – 130,219 miles
  • 2021 – 129,342 miles
  • 2020 – 128,298 miles
  • 2019 – 127,458 miles
  • 2018 – 126,058 miles
  • 2017 – 124,993 miles
  • 2016 – 123,905 miles
  • 2015 – 121,739 miles
  • 2014 – 119,418 miles
  • 2013 – 118,813 miles
  • 2012 – 118,427 miles
  • 2011 – 117,337 miles
  • 2010 – 116,649 miles
  • 2008 – 114,386 miles
  • 2007 – 106,800 miles
  • 2006 – 101,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,326 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,326 miles (+788)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,326 miles
    Test number
    933949449170
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass132,538 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,538 miles
    Test number
    912741384249
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail132,538 miles (+794)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,538 miles
    Test number
    291586888847
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass131,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,744 miles
    Test number
    678984272537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail131,744 miles (+845)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,744 miles
    Test number
    822308440065
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,899 miles (+680)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,899 miles
    Test number
    186683364375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass130,219 miles (+877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,219 miles
    Test number
    458243806129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass129,342 miles (+1,044)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,342 miles
    Test number
    288329351168
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass128,298 miles (+840)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,298 miles
    Test number
    538352474159
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,458 miles (+1,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    127,458 miles
    Test number
    541979832002
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass126,058 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    126,058 miles
    Test number
    883576394564
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Fail126,058 miles (+1,065)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,058 miles
    Test number
    692767490648
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass124,993 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    124,993 miles
    Test number
    869052620552
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside lower effort (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass123,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    976307936262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail123,905 miles (+2,166)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    493899234373
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  16. Pass121,739 miles (+2,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    121,739 miles
    Test number
    428641195174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass119,418 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    119,418 miles
    Test number
    845650494193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail119,415 miles (+602)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,415 miles
    Test number
    756269384136
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

  19. Pass118,813 miles (+386)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    118,813 miles
    Test number
    687952323139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

  20. Pass118,427 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    118,427 miles
    Test number
    745385192099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass117,337 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    117,337 miles
    Test number
    607848481024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail117,336 miles (+687)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,336 miles
    Test number
    509267481077
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass116,649 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    116,649 miles
    Test number
    843347350081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail116,648 miles (+2,262)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,648 miles
    Test number
    412559440060
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass114,386 miles (+7,586)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    114,386 miles
    Test number
    483565918201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass106,800 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    106,800 miles
    Test number
    782474507288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass105,830 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    105,830 miles
    Test number
    544527107113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass101,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    101,281 miles
    Test number
    781596596026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail101,280 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    612536896064
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about L99 FAV

Does L99 FAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L99 FAV is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L99 FAV?
The MOT on L99 FAV is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L99 FAV done?
L99 FAV was recorded at 133,326 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,602 miles a year.
Has L99 FAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L99 FAV has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on L99 FAV 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 L99 FAV find?
L99 FAV passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush.

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