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A16 TNF

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

108,394 mi
Last recorded108,394 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 TNF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 108,394 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 106,077 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,074 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel between leaf spring shackles both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis around top & o/s of steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 104,949 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 104,949 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,415 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,415 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 104,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades split.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,904 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 98,144 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 93,664 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,828 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 83,540 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 80,018 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 76,315 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 73,789 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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A16 TNF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 146,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A16 TNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A16 TNF registered?

A16 TNF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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