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F799 ANY

1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

241,738 mi
Last recorded241,738 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF799 ANY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 241,738 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 237,248 miles

rear brake readings on lower limit.

slight wear to near side rear tyre side wall.

slight wear to off side front leaf spring rear bush

Fail 11 May 2009 237,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake readings on lower limit.

slight wear to near side rear tyre side wall.

slight wear to off side front leaf spring rear bush

Pass 13 May 2008 233,641 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 233,492 miles

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 231,193 miles

NEAR SIDE OF TRACK ROD LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN HEATED NEAR TO THE LIMIT.

Fail 24 Apr 2007 231,193 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

near side front king pin has small amount of play in it

near side mirror in poor condition

small amount of play in steering box drop arm bearing.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 229,181 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 229,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight lift in steering colmne

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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F799 ANY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F799 ANY, 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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F799 ANY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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