MOT Status
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73,237 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
engine oil leak
vehicle showing signs of corrosion
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
slight play in nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joints.
slight play in both front anti roll bar links
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)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust system corroded
front brake disks showing signs of corrosion
slight exhaust blow
slight exhaust blow from manifold
vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight exhaust blow from manifold
vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BSZ 1036?
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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?
The MOT history for BSZ 1036 shows 25 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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