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F760 SHJ

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Black Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

128,824 mi
Last recorded128,824 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF760 SHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2010 128,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

heavy under seal

lift in o/s/f king pin

o/s/f bearing slight play

o/s/r brake hose

under body condition

Pass 26 Sep 2009 128,298 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all under the car caverd with under sill .

anty slip slightly worn

hubcab fitted at the time of the test unable to see brake pads condtion

slight noise inside the rear axle

Fail 26 Sep 2009 128,298 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all under the car caverd with under sill .

anty slip slightly worn

hubcab fitted at the time of the test unable to see brake pads condtion

slight noise in side the diff

Pass 16 Jun 2008 127,476 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 127,469 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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F760 SHJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Black with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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

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 F760 SHJ, 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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What year was F760 SHJ registered?

F760 SHJ is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 May 1989.

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