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FBZ 2321

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

280,549 mi
Last recorded280,549 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFBZ 2321
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2009 280,549 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 273,914 miles

drivers door hinge broken

Fail 16 Oct 2008 273,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

drivers door hinge broken

Pass 8 Oct 2007 266,388 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 266,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 266,366 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

drivers door slightly insecure

drivers step corroded

floor pan is holed

front bulk head is corroded

n/s and o/s inner wing corroded

o/s/f chassic corroded

o/s/r wheel arch is corroded

rear valance is corroded

Pass 26 May 2006 256,040 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 256,040 miles

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

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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FBZ 2321 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 190,033 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 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FBZ 2321, 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 36 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 FBZ 2321 registered?

FBZ 2321 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 5 March 1990.

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