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CJZ 5415

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

331,894 mi
Last recorded331,894 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJZ 5415
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2007 331,894 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2007 331,890 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jun 2006 325,648 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 325,648 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r weel arch getting crossen

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2005 298,376 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 298,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CJZ 5415 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 169,502 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 CJZ 5415, 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 30 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 CJZ 5415 registered?

CJZ 5415 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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