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D521 PMB

1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

211,827 mi
Last recorded211,827 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D188,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD521 PMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 211,827 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 211,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 209,144 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 209,144 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 204,129 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 204,129 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 195,021 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 195,020 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 187,835 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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D521 PMB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 188,576 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 D521 PMB, 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 40 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 D521 PMB registered?

D521 PMB is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 11 November 1986.

Is D521 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for D521 PMB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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