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C323 SRT

1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,347 mi
Last recorded253,347 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D191,506 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC323 SRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 253,347 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 250,559 miles

o/s/f indicater lense damaged 2.slight play at front drag link 3.o/s/r chassis corroded 4.shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 246,636 miles

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2005 242,842 miles

n/s/r outrigger corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2005 242,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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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C323 SRT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green 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 C323 SRT, 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 C323 SRT registered?

C323 SRT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 3 September 1985.

Is C323 SRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C323 SRT 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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