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E605 WJK

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,780 mi
Last recorded180,780 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE605 WJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 180,780 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 179,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 179,582 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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 179,368 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 178,450 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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E605 WJK 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 80%.

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 E605 WJK, 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 E605 WJK registered?

E605 WJK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E605 WJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E605 WJK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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