MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,363 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of exhaust multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Floor within 30 cm of n/s/f shock top (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Chassis and bulkhead corroded and holed (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis and bulkhead within 30cm of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion and holed N/s/f and o/sf front panel, n/s/f and o/s/f under headlamp panels
Nearside Front Floor close to n/s front gearbox mounting corroded and holed
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front chassis leg surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked n/s/f lower of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion and holed n/s inner sill, o/s inner sill and ro/s rear inner arch
corrosion and holed o/s lower outer sill/"b" pillar not within 30 cm of prescribed area
o/s/f and n/s/f outriggers
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Previously repaired needs tidying up (3.6.C.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot and handbrake (3.7.B.5b)
vehicle started to corrode body work and structure
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
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 Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked at bottom (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis by spring mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulkhead by servo (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch and body (6.1.C.1)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion wing corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cracked at bottom (8.1.2a)
Oil leak ()
offside step corroded and holed
small split in tread nearside front tyre
Centre Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
offside step corroded and holed
small split in tread nearside front tyre
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
rear brake aplication
slight corrosion to neaside front brake pipe on caliper
small hole in offside front bulkhead
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
offside rear front U bolt bent
rear door corroded and holed
rear leaf springs very rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
nearside front brake disc pitted
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
sliding door coroded at bottom
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/side rear and n/side front tyre walls slight damage
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/side front brake binding
o/side rear andn/side front tyre walls damaged
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F166 SRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Multi-colour with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 F166 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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F166 SRK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 7 June 1989.
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