MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
325,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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D581 UCW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 D581 UCW, 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 D581 UCW registered?
D581 UCW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 11 November 1986.
Is D581 UCW safe to buy?
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