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EHZ 8158

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

151,518 mi
Last recorded151,518 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHZ 8158
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 151,518 miles

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 ()

Fail 11 Apr 2023 151,518 miles

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 ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 151,518 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 148,290 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 148,290 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 145,391 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 145,391 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 140,352 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 140,352 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 133,367 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 133,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 125,569 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 125,552 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 116,562 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 116,262 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 107,192 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 106,103 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 106,103 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,347 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 105,347 miles

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.

Pass 27 Jun 2012 104,979 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 104,669 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 103,309 miles

bulk head corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2009 101,113 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 21 Mar 2009 101,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 98,295 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 93,662 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 90,691 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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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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