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F131 OLD

1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,543 mi
Last recorded213,543 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF131 OLD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 213,543 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 213,543 miles

Front Steering locking device missing drag link ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Steering locking device missing drag link ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 210,006 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Oct 2015 210,006 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 207,804 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2014 207,804 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 204,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated/perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Feb 2011 204,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated/perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 16 Oct 2009 201,794 miles

wiper do not park automatically

Fail 16 Oct 2009 201,794 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

wiper do not park automatically

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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F131 OLD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F131 OLD, 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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F131 OLD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 October 1988.

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