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F39 SBF

1989 Mercedes 308

Multi-colour Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,376 mi
Last recorded133,376 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 308167,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF39 SBF
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1989
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 133,376 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 133,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 128,958 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 128,783 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 123,525 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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F39 SBF is a 1989 Mercedes 308 in Multi-colour with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.5% with a typical mileage of 167,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F39 SBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F39 SBF registered?

F39 SBF is a 1989 Mercedes 308, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F39 SBF safe to buy?

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