MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
body section by foot pedals corroding
offside front brake very slightly binding
offside front headlight reflector dirty noy affecting light output
offside side mirror detiearating
wind screen wipers slow in operation
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
o/s/f brake slight bind
o/s/f shock absorber cover insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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A587 GUT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 139,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 A587 GUT, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A587 GUT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1984.
Is A587 GUT safe to buy?
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