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F93 LVR

1989 Mercedes 308

Yellow Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,003 mi
Last recorded151,003 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes 308167,677 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF93 LVR
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2010 151,003 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 151,003 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 151,000 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 149,200 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 146,645 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 141,448 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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F93 LVR is a 1989 Mercedes 308 in Yellow with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 54.5% with a typical mileage of 167,677 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F93 LVR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 37 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F93 LVR registered?

F93 LVR is a 1989 Mercedes 308, first registered on 6 June 1989.

Is F93 LVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F93 LVR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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