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F108 BBD

1989 Mercedes-benz E

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz E138,723 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF108 BBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 103,077 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

near side parking brake slightly low effort

Pass 19 Jan 2009 103,077 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 103,077 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 103,077 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 103,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 103,077 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 103,077 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 103,077 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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F108 BBD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 138,723 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F108 BBD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F108 BBD registered?

F108 BBD is a 1989 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F108 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F108 BBD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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