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F363 BKF

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,068 mi
Last recorded164,068 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF363 BKF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 164,068 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 164,068 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers door lower corroded ,rear access doors corroded lower.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 163,359 miles

bulkhead around bonnet hinges coroded.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 163,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Front Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Spare wheel carrier likely to fall from vehicle (6.5.13)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (6.1.8b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (6.1.8b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/f passenger step corroded and insecure. o/s/f drivers door step corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 162,455 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 162,454 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 158,402 miles

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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F363 BKF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F363 BKF, 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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F363 BKF is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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