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F913 TBP

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,856 mi
Last recorded182,856 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2006
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF913 TBP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2006 182,856 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 166,065 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 166,065 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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F913 TBP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 F913 TBP, 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 F913 TBP registered?

F913 TBP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 19 June 1989.

Is F913 TBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F913 TBP shows 3 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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