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D806 AOY

1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

225,993 mi
Last recorded225,993 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D188,576 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD806 AOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2007 225,993 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 225,301 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

vehicle cab slightly corroded in various points and drivers door bottom hinge defective

Pass 17 Mar 2006 204,468 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 204,468 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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D806 AOY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 D806 AOY, 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 D806 AOY registered?

D806 AOY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is D806 AOY safe to buy?

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