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B1 DJL

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

233,959 mi
Last recorded233,959 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 DJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2008 233,959 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust down-pipe insecure

Fail 6 Oct 2008 233,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

exhaust down-pipe insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2007 222,076 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 222,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bumper damaged

n/s/r lense damaged

o/s/r lense damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2006 212,976 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 212,967 miles

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

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

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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B1 DJL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 169,502 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 B1 DJL, 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 30 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 B1 DJL registered?

B1 DJL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 March 1996.

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