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B985 BMP

1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,232 mi
Last recorded193,232 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D191,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB985 BMP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 193,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 193,179 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 193,179 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 192,652 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 191,125 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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B985 BMP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B985 BMP, 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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What year was B985 BMP registered?

B985 BMP is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 March 1985.

Is B985 BMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B985 BMP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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