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B924 YGB

1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,807 mi
Last recorded49,807 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D139,488 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB924 YGB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,807 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 49,229 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,701 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 48,486 miles

nearside front inner sill corroded

offside front inner sill corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 48,267 miles

both front steps corroded & holed

Fail 6 Jun 2011 48,267 miles

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

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

both front steps corroded & holed

Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,059 miles

o/s/f door step corroded & holed

exhaust insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,075 miles

nearside front wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

offside front wheelarch corroded outside prescribed area

Fail 9 Apr 2009 47,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front wheel arch corroded outside prescribed area

offside front wheelarch corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Apr 2008 46,184 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,002 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,645 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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B924 YGB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B924 YGB, 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 B924 YGB registered?

B924 YGB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 8 August 1984.

Is B924 YGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B924 YGB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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