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F656 SBY

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,068 mi
Last recorded169,068 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 SBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 169,068 miles

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)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 168,736 miles

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.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 168,736 miles

throttle sticking at tickover.

Pass 25 Mar 2009 167,887 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 167,138 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear tyre poss punctured under inflated

Fail 25 Jan 2008 167,138 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 166,522 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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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.

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