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A151 MCC

1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Cream Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

168,976 mi
Last recorded168,976 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D136,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA151 MCC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 168,976 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 168,966 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anchor bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 168,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front lower step floor corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 168,678 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

surface corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Sep 2020 167,935 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 167,914 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 167,054 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 283,728 miles

Dash 'bounces' on brake application - body mountings??? unable to determine.

near-side rear lamp damaged

wipers slow

Fail 6 Sep 2017 283,690 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Dash 'bounces' on brake application - body mountings??? unable to determine.

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

near-side rear lamp damaged

wipers slow

Fail 29 Nov 2016 283,672 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front hanger X 2 (inner & outer face of chassis leg) (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front hanger (outer face of chassis leg) (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle @ 65%.... (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working All (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both seatbelts slow to retract

Wiper operation slow at start!

off-side front steel brake pipe has rubbed on the chassis leg causing a mark - unable to determine depth.

off-side rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2015 282,370 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 282,370 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported and fouling on axle (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM COMPONSATOR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 270,282 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play both front kin pins

Fail 24 Nov 2014 270,282 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play both front kin pins

Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,187 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 251,587 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 243,476 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 243,476 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake disc corroded and pitted

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 238,562 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 238,562 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake compersator siezed

Pass 25 Feb 2011 227,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Mar 2010 220,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 213,103 miles

front both sides kingpins have slight play

Fail 2 Mar 2009 213,102 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 213,049 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2008 205,363 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 194,369 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 194,367 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Dec 2005 183,319 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 183,319 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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A151 MCC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 136,436 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 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A151 MCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A151 MCC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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