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C243 PJC

1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,129 mi
Last recorded40,129 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D191,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC243 PJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 40,129 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 38,837 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 39,589 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 39,376 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 391,214 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 123,797 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 114,789 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 125,982 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 125,956 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2009 125,402 miles

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 124,811 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 124,811 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 124,189 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 124,189 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 122,396 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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C243 PJC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C243 PJC, 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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C243 PJC is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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