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F148 SJH

1989 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

45,254 mi
Last recorded45,254 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 308167,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 SJH
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2008 45,254 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 419,791 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 419,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 414,807 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 414,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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F148 SJH is a 1989 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.5% with a typical mileage of 167,677 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F148 SJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F148 SJH registered?

F148 SJH is a 1989 Mercedes 308, first registered on 3 July 1989.

Is F148 SJH safe to buy?

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