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H989 TFR

1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,519 mi
Last recorded209,519 miles
Recorded on8 May 2006
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D190,033 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH989 TFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2006 209,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 201,315 miles
Fail 11 May 2005 201,164 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r inner tyre deflated

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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H989 TFR is a 1990 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 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 H989 TFR, 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 H989 TFR registered?

H989 TFR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 2 October 1990.

Is H989 TFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for H989 TFR 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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