MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,875 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering locking device missing rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Steering locking device missing rod end split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?
Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F809 AFL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 183,660 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F809 AFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was F809 AFL registered?
F809 AFL is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 10 May 1989.
Is F809 AFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F809 AFL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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