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H494 YTV

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

459,159 mi
Last recorded459,159 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH494 YTV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 459,159 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 459,159 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise both step areas nearside /offside

Pass 5 Sep 2006 454,265 miles

rear chassis condition

Fail 31 Aug 2006 454,174 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 454,031 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise coolant leak from engine

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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H494 YTV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Multi-colour with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 H494 YTV, 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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H494 YTV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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