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E607 DNK

1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,009 mi
Last recorded39,009 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE607 DNK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 39,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower step corroded slightly

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Sep 2025 39,009 miles

Nearside Front Lower step corroded slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Jul 2017 38,167 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front door hard to open from inside

Offside Front sill/step corroded

Oil leak ()

all tyres cracking

bulkhead heavily blacked at top corroded at bottom

exhaust system corroded

light corrossion to full underside

o/s/f.sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 28 Jun 2017 38,167 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front door hard to open from inside

Offside Front sill/step corroded

Oil leak ()

all tyres cracking

bulkhead heavily blacked at top corroded at bottom

exhaust system corroded

light corrossion to full underside

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,674 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Offside Front door post corroded

Offside Front step corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f bulkhead badly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2016 37,674 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front door stiff to operate

Nearside Front mirror cracked in corner

Offside Front door post corroded

Offside Front step corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear drums damp

corrossion to front springs/front crossmember

exhaust system corroded

gearbox damp

Nearside Front bulkhead badly corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 37,591 miles

light corrossion to full underside of vehicle

radiater leaking

rear brake drums damp

Fail 11 Nov 2014 37,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

light corrossion to full underside of vehicle

radiater leaking

rear brake drums damp

Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s seatbelt anchor stiff

underside lightly corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2013 36,963 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underside lightly corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 35,701 miles

all rubbers cracking

exhaust system rusty

light under body corrossion everywhere

Fail 16 May 2012 35,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

light under body corrossion everywhere

Pass 26 May 2011 35,388 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 35,388 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 35,372 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 35,372 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 35,357 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 35,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 35,314 miles

exhaust corroded to excess but not blowing

o/s/r brake noisey

Fail 26 Mar 2008 35,313 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded to excess but not blowing

o/s/r brake noisey

Pass 1 Nov 2006 35,302 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 35,302 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 34,752 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 34,752 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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E607 DNK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 169,334 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 E607 DNK, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E607 DNK is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1988.

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