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D829 VTV

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

250,311 mi
Last recorded250,311 miles
Recorded on4 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD829 VTV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2007 250,311 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2007 256,293 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 18 Apr 2007 250,193 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 244,742 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 244,568 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

passenger door not opening from outside passenger seat insecure

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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D829 VTV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 D829 VTV, 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 D829 VTV registered?

D829 VTV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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