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F767 ACX

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

146,493 mi
Last recorded146,493 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF767 ACX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2012 146,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 146,496 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 146,496 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2010 146,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excessive travel on park brake

Pass 17 Jul 2009 146,493 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 146,493 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 146,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 146,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 142,373 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 142,350 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 137,591 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 137,574 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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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F767 ACX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 F767 ACX, 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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F767 ACX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 June 1989.

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