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E886 BAR

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Cream Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

236,876 mi
Last recorded236,876 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE886 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 236,876 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 236,876 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 235,169 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 233,083 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 233,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 231,240 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 231,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 229,432 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 229,424 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 277,347 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 277,347 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 225,050 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 225,050 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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E886 BAR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Cream with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E886 BAR, 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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E886 BAR is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 13 October 1987.

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