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F996 JMA

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

115,998 mi
Last recorded115,998 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF996 JMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 115,998 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 111,966 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 111,966 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 105,974 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2020 101,547 miles

no emmisions detected

Fail 30 Mar 2020 101,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

no emmisions detected

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,296 miles

bonnet catch bracket corroded

lower radiator bracket/holder corroded

nearside front chassis corroded

offside + nearside front sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,538 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Various body corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2018 95,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Various body corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2016 95,262 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2016 95,254 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends of the drag link (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted front of the leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

exhaust slight blow

under body corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2015 94,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,108 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 93,097 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipes coroded

Fail 11 Jun 2013 93,089 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipes coroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,616 miles

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

corrosion started offside front under bonnet

Pass 8 Jun 2010 91,123 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 90,495 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2009 90,495 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 89,748 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 88,130 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 85,441 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 85,427 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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F996 JMA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 F996 JMA, 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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F996 JMA is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 May 1989.

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