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F166 FWW

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 FWW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 86,310 miles

baffles in exhaust rattle

marker lights not working

Fail 8 Jul 2026 86,310 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

baffles in exhaust rattle

marker lights not working

Pass 22 Jul 2025 85,888 miles

all marker lights not working

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 85,888 miles

Exhaust system insecure 2nd bracket from rear broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished splits to cord 185/r14 102/100r 8 ply (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick wrong side (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all marker lights not working

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,471 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 85,471 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet not opening (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high aim scatted (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,245 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 83,326 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 83,304 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 81,875 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 81,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019 80,037 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 80,036 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 78,770 miles

Nearside Rear Outer INDICATOR NOT WORKING

Fail 17 Apr 2018 78,769 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer INDICATOR NOT WORKING

Pass 20 Apr 2017 77,049 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 77,049 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (1.8.B.1)

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

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 not working (1.3.2b)

Offside stop light not working

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,569 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 74,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 70,681 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 70,681 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 68,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 68,854 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 68,520 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 68,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,064 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 68,025 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 68,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 66,031 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 66,031 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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F166 FWW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 183,660 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F166 FWW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F166 FWW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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