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F622 STP

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

272,914 mi
Last recorded272,914 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF622 STP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2008 272,914 miles

chassia in poor condition

play in steering box

slight play in kingpins

Fail 6 Feb 2008 272,902 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 271,015 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 270,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 267,904 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 267,902 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

corrosion forming n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion forming within prescribed area of rear spring mounts

o/s/r spring lower shackle bush worn

w/bearing play n/s/f

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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F622 STP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 F622 STP, 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 F622 STP registered?

F622 STP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 May 1989.

Is F622 STP safe to buy?

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