MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,484 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is H383 HBL safe to buy?
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