MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,978 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
general body corrosion , not excessive
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside step corroded
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside step corroded
all tyres perished
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside step corroded
all tyres perished
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front inner arch (inside)
Offside step corroded
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight play in both kingpins
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
bodywork corroded not deemed excessive
slight play in both axle kingpins
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
bodywork corroded not deemed excessive
slight play in both axle kingpins
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front shock abs shroud loose
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front shock abs shroud loose
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheelarch (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
oil leak
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
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B445 HUY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 191,506 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 B445 HUY, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B445 HUY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 May 1985.
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