MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,102 miAbove average mileage for this year
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n/s & o/s sill step corroded
rear prop u/j worn
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
fog light lens poor
n/s and o/s sill step corroded
rear prop u/j worn
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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C786 HGN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 C786 HGN, 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 C786 HGN registered?
C786 HGN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 November 1985.
Is C786 HGN safe to buy?
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