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E689 JHD

1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

218,605 mi
Last recorded218,605 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE689 JHD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1988
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2008 218,605 miles

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise of side front bulk head,starting too corrode. off side front king pin slight lift in it. off/side front door step starting too corrode but not near seat belt anchors.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 117,436 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 117,406 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 215,784 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 215,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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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E689 JHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E689 JHD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E689 JHD registered?

E689 JHD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 April 1988.

Is E689 JHD safe to buy?

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