MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
body corroded
nearside front tyre cracked
underside corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Oil leak
body corroded
nearside front tyre cracked
underside corroded
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs slightly corroded
n/s/f king pin slight play
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Wiper Action Poor
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A784 OUR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 A784 OUR, 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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What year was A784 OUR registered?
A784 OUR is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 22 March 1984.
Is A784 OUR safe to buy?
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