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F467 RPE

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

305,681 mi
Last recorded305,681 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2005
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF467 RPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2005 305,681 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 305,681 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

corrosion n/s + o/s/r spring shackle mount areas

n/s + o/s/f anti roll bar drop link bushes worn

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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F467 RPE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 183,660 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F467 RPE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F467 RPE registered?

F467 RPE is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 May 1989.

Is F467 RPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for F467 RPE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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