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F164 SRK

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

265,019 mi
Last recorded265,019 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 SRK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2006 265,019 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 265,019 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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F164 SRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F164 SRK, 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 F164 SRK registered?

F164 SRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 June 1989.

Is F164 SRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F164 SRK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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