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F254 UEE

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

229,031 mi
Last recorded229,031 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF254 UEE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2008 229,031 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 227,929 miles

crack in windscreen outside of swept area

Fail 19 Nov 2007 227,904 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 226,999 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 226,974 miles

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.

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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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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What year was F254 UEE registered?

F254 UEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 April 1989.

Is F254 UEE safe to buy?

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