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151,518 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front king pin has slight play
Nearside Rear Inner arch/body corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front king pin has slight play
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear arch body/corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front king pin has slight play
Nearside Rear Inner arch/body corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front king pin has slight play
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear arch body/corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner arch/body corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub chassis/spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner arch/body corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))
bulk head area badly corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides at brake hose joint (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front tyre outer edge worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle joint (1.1.12 (f) (i))
bulk head area badly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and off side front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and off side front (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general body corrosion
slight lift in both front king pins
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and off side front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush and off side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and off side front (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
general body corrosion
slight lift in both front king pins
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front king pins worn
bulk head corroded
general body corrosion
general under body corrosion
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross (1.1.11 (c))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play to steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front king pins worn
bulk head corroded
general body corrosion
general under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
both door steps corroding
exhaust tail pipe corroded
front and rear tyres different sizes
general body corrosion
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewalls cracked
nearside inner wing corroding under bonnet
offside handbrake low effort
offside rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracked
rear brakes slightly out of balance
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
both door steps corroding
exhaust tail pipe corroded
front and centre exhaust corroded
front and rear tyres different sizes
general body corrosion
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewalls cracked
nearside inner wing corroding under bonnet
offside handbrake low effort
offside rear tyre tread and sidewalls cracked
rear brakes slightly out of balance
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
both door steps corroded
both headlamps just in aim
exhaust system corroded
general under body corrosion
lift in both king pins
o/s hand and foot brake low effort
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
both door steps corroded
both headlamps just in aim
exhaust system corroded
general under body corrosion
lift in both king pins
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
both front door steps corroded
both headlamps just in aim
centre prop-shaft rubber deteriorated
front exhaust corroded
general body corrosion
nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
rear brakes slightly out of balance
wiper linkage worn
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)
both front door steps corroded
both headlamps just in aim
centre prop-shaft rubber deteriorated
front exhaust corroded
general body corrosion
nearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
wiper linkage worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Reversing lights not working.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
bulk head corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside rear tyre wearing uneven
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
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EHZ 8158 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 146,975 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 EHZ 8158, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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EHZ 8158 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 October 1989.
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