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E902 BAR

1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,166 mi
Last recorded107,166 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE902 BAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 106,611 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 106,601 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 106,257 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

off side front king pin slight play

off side front sector dop amr slight play

Pass 16 Mar 2007 105,950 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 105,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2006 105,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 105,632 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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E902 BAR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 E902 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E902 BAR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 February 1988.

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The MOT history for E902 BAR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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