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F511 SPB

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,638 mi
Last recorded85,638 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF511 SPB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2008 85,638 miles

1 early stages of corrosion, varios places of bodywork 2 corrosion in stress panels under side of vehicle [a] n/s/r behind wheel [b] o/s/r in front & rear of wheel

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 85,624 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

1 early stages of corrosion, varios places of bodywork 2 corrosion in stress panels under side of vehicle [a] n/s/r behind wheel [b] o/s/r in front & rear of wheel

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 84,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 82,096 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 82,056 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

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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F511 SPB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F511 SPB, 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 F511 SPB registered?

F511 SPB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 27 June 1989.

Is F511 SPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F511 SPB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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