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F726 HFM

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

246,697 mi
Last recorded246,697 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF726 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 246,697 miles

Both body skirts corrode nn Not hazardous Not structural

Fail 4 Nov 2013 246,697 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both body skirts corrode nn Not hazardous Not structural

Pass 19 Nov 2012 245,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare tyre is good .Servo barrel and master cyl . rusted .

Fail 19 Nov 2012 245,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spare tyre is good .Servo barrel and master cyl . rusted .

Pass 31 Oct 2011 244,279 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 242,608 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak diff pinion also gearbox rear

Pass 17 Nov 2009 240,884 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 240,884 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rusting to bulkhead below servq

Pass 3 Nov 2008 239,015 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 235,848 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 235,848 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 231,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 229,971 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2005 229,971 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Outer Rear 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-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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F726 HFM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 F726 HFM, 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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F726 HFM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 April 1989.

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