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D21 OBE

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,211 mi
Last recorded119,211 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD21 OBE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 119,211 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight play both front king pins

Pass 15 Sep 2018 118,625 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 118,184 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 114,116 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,757 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 106,172 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 105,921 miles

front both chassi corroded

steering coloum has slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2013 105,921 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front both chassi corroded

steering coloum has slight play

Fail 14 Jun 2013 105,871 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

offside under step corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2012 105,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 104,509 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 102,681 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 102,681 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 100,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 100,792 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 97,665 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 97,665 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,936 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 92,459 miles

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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D21 OBE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 174,391 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D21 OBE, 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 39 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 D21 OBE registered?

D21 OBE is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 26 May 1987.

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