MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,638 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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.
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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?
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