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F641 DWB

1989 Mercedes 308

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

186,547 mi
Last recorded186,547 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 308167,677 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF641 DWB
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2006 186,547 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 186,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2006 186,520 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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F641 DWB is a 1989 Mercedes 308 in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.5% with a typical mileage of 167,677 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F641 DWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F641 DWB registered?

F641 DWB is a 1989 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is F641 DWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for F641 DWB 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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