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F577 TPO

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,538 mi
Last recorded203,538 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF577 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2008 203,538 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2008 203,413 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 195,538 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 195,534 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 183,517 miles

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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F577 TPO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F577 TPO, 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 F577 TPO registered?

F577 TPO is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 9 June 1989.

Is F577 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F577 TPO 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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