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E807 SKH

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

212,443 mi
Last recorded212,443 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE807 SKH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 212,443 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 208,059 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 208,044 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 201,704 miles

both front wheel bearings have slight play

brake pedal rubber wearing

king pins have slight lift

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracking

o/s/f seat and seat belt

rear brakes have just met the requirements

screen chipped

steering system has very slight play

Pass 13 May 2010 196,386 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 196,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2009 190,877 miles

front number plate, body work scabby, arches filled, brake pedal rubber worn, possible power steering fluid leak

Fail 5 May 2009 190,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front number plate, body work scabby, arches filled, brake pedal rubber worn, possible power steering fluid leak

Pass 8 May 2008 183,837 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise chassis corrosion n/s/f w/bearing play oil leaks front anti roll bar bushes n/s/r shocker bushe/s rear axle b/pipes pedal rubbers worn rear of cab corroded rear park brake low effort o/s h/lamp

Pass 30 Apr 2007 175,504 miles

advise o/s bulk head front brake balance brake pipe/s oil leak

Pass 2 May 2006 167,977 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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E807 SKH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E807 SKH, 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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E807 SKH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 August 1987.

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