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A928 DAL

1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,669 mi
Last recorded87,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D139,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA928 DAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 87,669 miles

Rear 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 Cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 86,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 81,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2019 73,003 miles

under side corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2019 72,992 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in engine room (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under side corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,924 miles

Nearside Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

both chassis rails towards rear starting to corrode

nearside front tyre. outer wall starting to perish

Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,924 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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)

both sides front footsteps have light corrosion underside double skinned

nearside front tyre outer wall starting to perish

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all chassis rails and underside covered in rust covering

front number plate deteriorating

throttle sticking

Fail 12 Feb 2011 70,990 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

temporary fuel cap fitted

throttle sticking

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,967 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bad corrosion to o/s/f corner to non structial part

corrosion and holing to front panel just out of area

corrosion and holing to n/s/f inner arch out of area

corrosion and holing to o/s/ and n/s steps

corrosion to n/s/f area under bonnet non structial area

corrosion to rear chassis rails

corrosion to rear panels

front number plate in poor condtion

light interaction on all lights on limit boarderline pass

throttle pedal sticks

vechicle generally very corroded and in poor condtion

Fail 7 Jul 2008 70,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

bad corrosion to o/s/f corner to non structial part

corrosion and holing to front panel just out of area

corrosion and holing to n/s/f inner arch out of area

corrosion and holing to o/s/ and n/s steps

corrosion to n/s/f area under bonnet non structial area

corrosion to rear chassis rails

corrosion to rear panels

front number plate in poor condtion

light interaction on all lights on limit boarderline pass

throttle pedal sticks

vechicle generally very corroded and in poor condtion

Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,951 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Bad Corrosion to o/s/f corner under bonnet, to a non structurel part

Corrosion and holeing to front panel, outside a perscribed area

Corrosion and holeing to n/s step area outside a perscribed area

Corrosion and holeing to n/s/f inner wheel arch area, outside a perscribed area

Corrosion and holeing to o/s step area outside a perscribed area

Corrosion to n/s/f corner area under bonnet, to a non structurel area

Front number plate poor

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight light interaction on front lights

Throttle pedal sticks

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,784 miles

see advise sheet 284043096495

Fail 12 Jul 2006 70,784 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

corrosion to nearside outer panelling

extensive corrosion to offside and nearside rear chassis and box sections and around body mounts

extensive corrosion to offside door step and panelling

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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A928 DAL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A928 DAL, 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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A928 DAL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 January 1984.

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