MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,031 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
crack in o/s lower windscreen out side wiper sweep
crack in windscreen outside of swept area
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
crack in windscreen outside of swept area
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake balance just with in limits
some corrosion on n/s/r chassis
some play in both front king pins
stone chip in wind screen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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F254 UEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 F254 UEE, 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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F254 UEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 April 1989.
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