1989 Mercedes-Benz 408 D 2.3L Diesel · F860 FPW
1989 Mercedes-Benz 408 D (2.3L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 1989. Recorded mileage 248,939 km. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 408 D
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 248,939 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F860 FPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/10/2025
- 248,939 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F860 FPW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 408 D (F860 FPW) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LH BEAM headlamps (4.1.2 (c))”.
F860 FPW Odometer History
- 05/09/2022233,455 km
- 31/08/2023238,688 km+5,233 km
- 19/10/2023238,700 km+12 km
- 09/10/2024240,286 km+1,586 km
- 10/10/2025248,939 km+8,653 km
Average of roughly 5,000 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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