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B142 MFH

1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,750 mi
Last recorded82,750 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D139,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB142 MFH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 82,750 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 82,740 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 82,008 miles

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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B142 MFH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B142 MFH, 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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B142 MFH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 September 1984.

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