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F166 SRK

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

78,363 mi
Last recorded78,363 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF166 SRK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2018 78,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 76,288 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 76,239 miles

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 ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,815 miles

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 ()

Fail 22 Jul 2016 72,759 miles

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 ()

Pass 29 Jul 2015 69,225 miles

offside step corroded and holed

small split in tread nearside front tyre

Fail 20 Jul 2015 69,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 66,736 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,611 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 64,056 miles

rear brake aplication

slight corrosion to neaside front brake pipe on caliper

small hole in offside front bulkhead

Pass 20 Jun 2012 60,799 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 60,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 56,905 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 56,854 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 52,814 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 52,747 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 50,656 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,115 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,391 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 36,303 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,276 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 32,237 miles

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

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 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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