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F576 HVU

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

205,508 mi
Last recorded205,508 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF576 HVU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 205,508 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 205,508 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 205,440 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F576 HVU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 F576 HVU, 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 F576 HVU registered?

F576 HVU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 18 April 1989.

Is F576 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F576 HVU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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