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F658 SBY

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,881 mi
Last recorded167,881 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF658 SBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2007 167,881 miles

CENTRE BEARING RUBBER HOUSING INSECURE

Fail 16 Feb 2007 167,609 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre bearing rubber housing insecure

Pass 12 May 2006 159,957 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advanced wear in both front brake discs and pads getting low

centre lap belt not fitted

exhaust modified and slight leak from front joint

slight wear in rear spring bushes both sides

starting to corrode on chassis rear near spring fixings

Fail 9 May 2006 159,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

advanced wear in both front brake discws

centre lap bvelt not fitted

corrosion on near side track rod end and boot split (no wear found at time of test)

near side rear rear tye (outer ) perished on side wall

offside front road spring bush (rear of ) slight wear

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn but not affecting operation

slight wear in rear spring bushes both sides

starting to corrode on chassis rear near spring fixings

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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F658 SBY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F658 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 F658 SBY registered?

F658 SBY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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