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C385 UMS

1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

197,897 mi
Last recorded197,897 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D191,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC385 UMS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2009 197,897 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 197,897 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 197,167 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 196,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 196,287 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 196,287 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r inner pannel

Fail 21 Dec 2005 196,240 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both door steps corroded

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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C385 UMS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C385 UMS, 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 C385 UMS registered?

C385 UMS is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C385 UMS safe to buy?

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