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F774 KEC

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

285,109 mi
Last recorded285,109 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF774 KEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 285,109 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 284,779 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 284,149 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 283,520 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 283,217 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 282,991 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 281,506 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 280,682 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 280,173 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 278,135 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 277,027 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 276,231 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 274,996 miles

NSF/OSF king pin bushes have slight play

Pass 31 May 2012 274,543 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 274,515 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

rear tyres heavely perrished and worn close to legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 31 Mar 2011 273,642 miles

both rear tyres worn low to limit....

load valve seizing!!!!

slight play in front suspension on o/s & n/s...

Pass 19 Aug 2009 273,503 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 266,198 miles

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

rear brakes slightly uneven in brake tester

slight play osf wheel bearing

Pass 2 Aug 2007 252,135 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight play steering box arm

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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F774 KEC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 F774 KEC, 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 F774 KEC registered?

F774 KEC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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