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E894 HTL

1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,794 mi
Last recorded162,794 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE894 HTL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 162,794 miles

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

corrosion noted to underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Aug 2022 162,794 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 162,791 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 154,656 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 154,256 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 153,533 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 152,591 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 149,162 miles

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

rear outriggers corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2016 147,721 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 143,767 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 141,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 141,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 135,892 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 132,588 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 130,199 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 126,997 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 121,760 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 119,418 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 113,733 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 133,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 110,379 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 104,458 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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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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What year was E894 HTL registered?

E894 HTL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E894 HTL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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