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H631 FCM

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

338,168 mi
Last recorded338,168 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH631 FCM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 338,168 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

Pass 1 Apr 2010 337,384 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 337,374 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 336,319 miles

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

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 335,575 miles

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

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 333,651 miles

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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H631 FCM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 H631 FCM, 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 H631 FCM registered?

H631 FCM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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The MOT history for H631 FCM 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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