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F351 LVU

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,289 mi
Last recorded98,289 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF351 LVU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 98,289 miles

Nearside Front inner wing slite rusted

Pass 26 Jan 2024 96,494 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes front and rear covered in underseal and corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner both inner wheel-arch areas very corroded corroded but outside of prescribed areas

Front Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

all four leaf springs corroded

underside of vehicle corroded in various sections but outside of prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jul 2022 96,455 miles

underside of camper rusty

Fail 5 Jul 2022 96,455 miles

underside of camper rusty

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 May 2022 96,441 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 95,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rust all over vehicle

Fail 8 May 2019 95,952 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rust all over vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,454 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2018 95,454 miles

Emissions not tested Unable to obtain reading due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam Switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 May 2017 94,396 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Front Headlight beam pattern weak

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing rough

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2016 91,157 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose is in poor condition

Nearside Rear Handbrake cable outer sheath in poor condition

Pass 16 May 2015 87,479 miles

corrosion throughout vehicle

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough

play in both front bottom ball joints

stone chips to screen

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,474 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front inner wings corroded

nearside front floor pan corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2012 83,264 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 83,551 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 82,307 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 80,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,301 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 78,233 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 78,204 miles

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

Inner Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F351 LVU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F351 LVU, 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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F351 LVU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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