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F166 ENT

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,474 mi
Last recorded120,474 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 ENT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 120,474 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 10 Jun 2024 120,474 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 2 May 2023 120,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 119,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 119,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 119,156 miles

Exhaust rubbers starting too crack and split.

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 119,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust rubbers starting too crack and split.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 117,634 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 117,581 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 116,212 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 116,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 115,792 miles

Some brake pipes covered in grease.

Fail 13 Jun 2012 115,791 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Some brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 114,285 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 112,278 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 110,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 108,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 105,418 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 102,965 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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F166 ENT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 F166 ENT, 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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F166 ENT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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