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F93 SFB

1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,578 mi
Last recorded260,578 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D183,660 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF93 SFB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2009 260,578 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to front & rear floor & rear inner wings & front door step areas

passenger seat removed

Fail 3 Jul 2009 260,490 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 258,040 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 257,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 255,741 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 252,331 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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F93 SFB 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 F93 SFB, 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 F93 SFB registered?

F93 SFB is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 April 1989.

Is F93 SFB safe to buy?

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