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C376 MLG

1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D188,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC376 MLG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 106,440 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 106,440 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 104,907 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,583 miles

corrosion in engine bay

upper marker lights not working

Fail 7 Oct 2015 102,582 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside Both (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both fronts (outer shoulders) (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both smearing (8.2.2)

Both front upper marker lights not working

Nearside Front excess corrosion non prescribed areas in engine bay

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

Nearside rear upper marker light not working

Fail 24 Jul 2008 102,504 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/f step corroded

oil leak from o/s/r hub

suspect parking brake cable seized

vin plate missing

Pass 31 May 2007 102,192 miles

see test 410898137102 copy of is issued with this test

suspect air in brake system or rear brake adjustment required and advise to check

water in n/s head light

Fail 18 May 2007 102,188 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Propshaft component defective

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

al front cross members corroded

n/s/r wheel arch trim loose

o/s/f side light dim

slight wear to all spring bushs

vin plate missing

Pass 18 May 2006 101,330 miles

see test number 11/05/2007

Fail 11 May 2006 101,330 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

VIN. plate missing

both sills and steps corroded

full brake service advised

loud bang and crack from front suspension

slight wear in all spring and shackle bushs

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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C376 MLG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 188,576 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C376 MLG, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C376 MLG is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 8 July 1986.

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