MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,714 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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H49 HLO is a 1991 Mercedes 308 in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 H49 HLO, 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 H49 HLO registered?
H49 HLO is a 1991 Mercedes 308, first registered on 3 June 1991.
Is H49 HLO safe to buy?
The MOT history for H49 HLO shows 2 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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