MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded and minor leaks
front and rear brake pads partially worn
front brake hoses surface cracks
handbrake cable partially seized
rear brake pipes surface corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded and minor leaks
front and rear brake pads partially worn
front brake hoses surface cracks
handbrake cable partially seized
rear brake pipes surface corrosion
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FMT 680J is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 167,956 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 FMT 680J, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FMT 680J?
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What year was FMT 680J registered?
FMT 680J is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 April 1997.
Is FMT 680J safe to buy?
The MOT history for FMT 680J shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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