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H383 HBL

1991 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

214,484 mi
Last recorded214,484 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes 308167,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH383 HBL
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 214,484 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 212,201 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

Pass 12 Sep 2005 211,647 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 211,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 18 Aug 2005 211,645 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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H383 HBL is a 1991 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 167,009 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H383 HBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H383 HBL registered?

H383 HBL is a 1991 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 June 1991.

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