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CLZ 7907

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

128,483 mi
Last recorded128,483 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 7907
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 128,483 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 128,483 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Aug 2006 126,060 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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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CLZ 7907 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 CLZ 7907, 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 CLZ 7907 registered?

CLZ 7907 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is CLZ 7907 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLZ 7907 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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