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B4 REG

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

242,197 mi
Last recorded242,197 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 REG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2013 242,197 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bodywork taped and in poor condition

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front spring bush worn slightly

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Feb 2013 242,197 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

bodywork taped and in poor condition

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front spring bush worn slightly

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 21 Jan 2012 240,184 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bodywork in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 240,184 miles

bodywork in poor condition

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front radiator crossmember corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2011 238,602 miles

bodywork in poor condition

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside floor holed by corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Fail 14 Jan 2011 238,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bodywork in poor condition

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside floor holed by corrosion but not in a prescribed area

Pass 6 Jan 2010 236,611 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

bodywork in poor condition

both sides front chassis slightly corroded

cabfloor corroded

offside bulkhead slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2009 232,386 miles

front brake discs inner faces slightly pitted

o/s cabfloor holed but not affecting driving controls

Pass 15 Jan 2008 229,461 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 229,461 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 226,375 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 222,975 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 222,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

tail section of exhaust corroded and broken off

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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B4 REG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 167,085 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 B4 REG, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B4 REG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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