MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion noted to underside of vehicle
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion noted to underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced foot step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
corrosion noted to underside of vehicle
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
rear outriggers corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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E894 HTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 E894 HTL, 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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E894 HTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1988.
Is E894 HTL safe to buy?
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