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F881 YCX

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,012 mi
Last recorded93,012 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF881 YCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 93,012 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

Fail 31 Mar 2016 92,990 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at swinging shackle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed near alternator (1.9.2c)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel tub near steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread splitting

Fail 4 Nov 2015 92,825 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

centre exhaust clamp missing

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Nov 2014 86,664 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2014 86,654 miles

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

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

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2013 79,700 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2013 79,696 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 72,786 miles

both front chassis legs corroding at front spring anchors

front to rear brake pipe corroding at hose

nearside front brake pipe corroding

nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2011 66,125 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 66,038 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 61,121 miles

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

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

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

OFF SIDE REAR DOOR SKIN TAPED OVER JAGGED EDGES

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

STEERING STIFF

Fail 1 Oct 2010 61,096 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

OFF SIDE REAR DOOR SKIN TAPED OVER JAGGED EDGES

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

STEERING STIFF

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,680 miles

CORROTION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,152 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

OFF SIDE REAR FACING SEAT BELT NOT WORKING

STEERING SYTEM SLIGHTLY TIGHT

Fail 6 Oct 2008 42,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s/r corrosion outside prescribed areas

o/s rear facing seat belt not working

Pass 6 Oct 2007 34,620 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,639 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 23,387 miles

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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F881 YCX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F881 YCX, 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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F881 YCX is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 23 March 1989.

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