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D806 JVR

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Maroon Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

208,962 mi
Last recorded208,962 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD806 JVR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2008 208,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 208,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 208,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 208,939 miles

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

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 JVR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Maroon with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D806 JVR, 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 D806 JVR registered?

D806 JVR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 June 1987.

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