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E920 VKB

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,422 mi
Last recorded66,422 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE920 VKB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2023 66,422 miles

Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steering (6.1.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

chassis repairs inadequet and sills and door steps filled with expanding foam

Pass 7 Sep 2022 64,987 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 63,313 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 57,044 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 53,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,627 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 43,734 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 38,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 32,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 25,975 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 23,107 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,671 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 1,695 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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E920 VKB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 E920 VKB, 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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E920 VKB is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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The MOT history for E920 VKB shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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