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H218 DTP

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Orange Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,544 mi
Last recorded144,544 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH218 DTP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 144,544 miles

as mot 400533407191

Fail 13 Apr 2007 144,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front wings and front panel rusted and holed

rust forming underside and step areas

Pass 21 Apr 2006 140,166 miles

front panel rusted through

nail in nsr tyre

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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H218 DTP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Orange with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 165,598 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 H218 DTP, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H218 DTP registered?

H218 DTP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 28 January 1991.

Is H218 DTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H218 DTP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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