MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
317,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
front brake balance near limit
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
o/s/r handbrake cable swelled
slight noise in n/s/f wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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B512 YWC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,404cc 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 B512 YWC, 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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What year was B512 YWC registered?
B512 YWC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 November 1984.
Is B512 YWC safe to buy?
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