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E16 CRM

1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,956 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE16 CRM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

induction leak at air filter box

Fail 4 Apr 2019

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

induction leak at air filter box

Pass 30 Mar 2018

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both o/s and n/s (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive welded repair on inside cab floor (3.1.9)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected missing cover (1.9.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017
Fail 15 Mar 2017

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.1.9)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance taped repaired (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2016

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d cup bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks at engine

Fail 31 Mar 2016

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d cup bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leaks at engine

Pass 26 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres worn

Fail 26 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 128,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

battery slight insecure

rear tyres worn and split , n/s/r plugged repair

Pass 22 Mar 2013 118,974 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 110,520 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 99,525 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 89,954 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level low.

power steering pipe damp.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,954 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil level low.

power steering pipe damp.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 88,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,781 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 80,880 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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E16 CRM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 167,956 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 E16 CRM, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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E16 CRM is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 May 1997.

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