MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,998 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
no emmisions detected
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
bonnet catch bracket corroded
lower radiator bracket/holder corroded
nearside front chassis corroded
offside + nearside front sill corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Various body corrosion
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
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)
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
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipes coroded
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion started offside front under bonnet
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
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
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?
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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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