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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear including inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill front to rear including inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
HEAVY CORROSION ON BOTTOM OF DRIVERS DOOR
HEAVY CORROSION ON NEARSIDE LOWER BODY PANEL
NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER SPLIT
OFFSIDE INDICATOR VISUAL TELL-TALE NOT WORKING
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
SLIGHT WEAR / PLAY IN STEERING BOX
Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
HEAVY CORROSION ON BOTTOM OF DRIVERS DOOR
HEAVY CORROSION ON NEARSIDE LOWER BODY PANEL
NEARSIDE HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTER SPLIT
OFFSIDE INDICATOR VISUAL TELL-TALE NOT WORKING
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
SLIGHT WEAR / PLAY IN STEERING BOX
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Inner corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Inner sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front door step corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Nearside rear chassis leg has body filler and sealer present
Nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front door step corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Offside rear chassis has body filler and sealer present
Offside rear inner sill corroded and holed
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front door step corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Nearside rear chassis leg has body filler and sealer present
Nearside rear inner sill corroded and holed
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front door step corroded and holed but not in prescribed area
Offside rear chassis has body filler and sealer present
Offside rear inner sill corroded and holed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
General corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/F Door step area has corrosion to underside of step
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers step/access area has corrosion to underside of step
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
advise slight play in both front wheel bearings
advise slight play in both track rod ends
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F280 UEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 F280 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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F280 UEE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 26 July 1989.
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