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D465 HYN

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,136 mi
Last recorded178,136 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD465 HYN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 178,136 miles

Oil leak

all body has corrosion but not affecting its strength or braking

bulk head corroded

offside of the windscreen has corrosion to underside

Fail 9 Apr 2008 178,134 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

all body has corrosion but not affecting its strength or braking

bulk head corroded

offside of the windscreen has corrosion to underside

Pass 5 Jun 2007 177,606 miles

oil leak from engine vw1

Pass 1 Jun 2006 176,200 miles

electrical wiring loose inside vehicle

oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Jun 2006 176,200 miles

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

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Steering lock stop insecurely locked (2.2.D.2c)

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

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

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

drag link end rubbers split

oil leak from engine

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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D465 HYN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D465 HYN, 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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D465 HYN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 3 June 1987.

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