MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,372 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/f wing and bumper slight damage
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F485 MFJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 F485 MFJ, 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 F485 MFJ registered?
F485 MFJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 4 May 1989.
Is F485 MFJ safe to buy?
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