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F318 CHC

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Cream Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,183 mi
Last recorded60,183 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,183 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 59,762 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 59,258 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 58,514 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,360 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 57,358 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,851 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,226 miles

front kin pins have movement!

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,225 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 54,225 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 53,146 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 491,672 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 49,169 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight wear in king pins

Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,961 miles

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

REAR TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING

WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT KING PIN

Fail 20 Mar 2006 47,951 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

REAR EXHAUST TAIL PIPE CORRODED AND LEAKING

WEAR IN OFFSIDE FRONT KING PIN

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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F318 CHC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Cream with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F318 CHC, 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 F318 CHC registered?

F318 CHC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 11 July 1989.

Is F318 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F318 CHC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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