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F759 HFM

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,469 mi
Last recorded119,469 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF759 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 119,469 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner arches corroded

general underbody corrosion

Fail 12 Apr 2017 119,469 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front inner arches corroded

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,700 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2016 118,700 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf front mount inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf rear mount inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf front mount inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf rear mount inner & outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 113,738 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 112,449 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

area in near side and off side front inner wheel arch upper rusty but not with in 30 cm

both inner front to rear sills rusty but not with in mounting

both outer sill rusty but not with in mountings

clutch master cylinder rusty

rear leaf springs rusty

slight lift in near side suspension king pin

wheel arch rusty, no sharp edges

Pass 16 Apr 2013 111,514 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 109,818 miles

corrosion off side and near side rear inner sills

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

chip in front window

corrosion behind near side front headlamp

corrosion near side and off side inner sill

corrosion off side front inner wheel arch upper

handbrake high

off side rear wheel arch rusty

slight play near side front king pin

Fail 12 Apr 2012 109,818 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front brake pipes rusty

both rear brake pipes rusty

chip in front window

corrosion behind near side front headlamp

corrosion near side and off side inner sill

corrosion off side and near side rear inner sills

corrosion off side front inner wheel arch upper

handbrake high

off side rear wheel arch rusty

slight play near side front king pin

Pass 14 Jul 2011 109,232 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

both rear inner sills corrosion not with in 30 cm

both rear inner wheel arche after wheels corrosion not with in 30cm

corrosion behind near side front headlamp not with in 30 cm

exhaust rubber broken

off side front brake pipe rusty

off side inner wheel arch corrosion not with in 30 cm

play in both front wheel bearings

rear panel rusty

wheel arches rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2010 108,491 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 107,254 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 106,538 miles

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

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

chip in front window

hole in off side front inner wheel arch

near side front inner wheel arch area rusty

near side inner sill corroded front and rear

off side front brake pipe rusty

off side front door step corroded

off side sill corroded front and rear

rear brake pipe rusty

rusty above near side front shock

Fail 19 May 2008 106,537 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

brake fluid low

chip in front window

hole in off side front inner wheel arch

near side front inner wheel arch area rusty

near side inner sill corroded front and rear

off side front brake pipe rusty

off side front door step corroded

off side sill corroded front and rear

rear brake pipe rusty

rusty above near side front shock

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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F759 HFM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F759 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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F759 HFM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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