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F648 TLK

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,946 mi
Last recorded184,946 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF648 TLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 184,946 miles

nearside door step rusted.

offside door step rusted.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 184,946 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside door step rusted.

offside door step rusted.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 180,022 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 179,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 173,760 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 173,758 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 167,357 miles

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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F648 TLK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F648 TLK, 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 F648 TLK registered?

F648 TLK is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 20 June 1989.

Is F648 TLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F648 TLK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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