MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,068 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
throttle sticking at tickover.
throttle sticking at tickover.
Bulkhead below windscreen on offside corroded.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Offside front inner wing corroded.
Offside front wheel arch corroded.
Passenger door corroded.
Rear of cab behind driver corroded.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s rear tyre poss punctured under inflated
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
o/s rear tyre poss punctured under inflated
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?
Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F656 SBY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White 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 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 183,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 F656 SBY, 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 F656 SBY registered?
F656 SBY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 June 1989.
Is F656 SBY safe to buy?
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