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D818 ALK

1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,805 mi
Last recorded37,805 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2006
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D188,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD818 ALK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2006 37,805 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 37,805 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front bumper loose at offside

front grille insecure

tacho not sealed

Pass 4 Nov 2005 37,242 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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D818 ALK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 D818 ALK, 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 D818 ALK registered?

D818 ALK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D818 ALK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D818 ALK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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