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BSZ 1036

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,237 mi
Last recorded73,237 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSZ 1036
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 73,237 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 72,920 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,533 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 72,197 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 70,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly out off shape

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 May 2021 70,071 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in/out sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 68,659 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 68,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 67,489 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 67,185 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 67,114 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play slight lift when jacked up (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres are out of shape

Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,897 miles

engine oil leak

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2015 65,892 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2014 62,553 miles

slight play in nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joints.

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,094 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,599 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 16 May 2011 55,561 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 52,922 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 52,921 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 19 May 2009 51,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2009 51,507 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 49,502 miles

exhaust system corroded

front brake disks showing signs of corrosion

slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,938 miles

slight exhaust blow from manifold

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 14 Jun 2007 46,938 miles

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

slight exhaust blow from manifold

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 23 May 2006 44,016 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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BSZ 1036 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 169,502 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 BSZ 1036, 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 30 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 BSZ 1036 registered?

BSZ 1036 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 January 1996.

Is BSZ 1036 safe to buy?

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