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E49 YDO

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,411 mi
Last recorded137,411 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE49 YDO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 137,411 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 137,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 133,761 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 133,729 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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E49 YDO is a 1987 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 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 E49 YDO, 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 E49 YDO registered?

E49 YDO is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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