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H558 AJV

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,109 mi
Last recorded196,109 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH558 AJV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 196,109 miles

near side rear wheel binding slightly

slight play in near side king pin

Fail 2 Jun 2011 196,109 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear wheel binding slightly

slight play in near side king pin

Fail 27 Apr 2011 196,003 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f. bulkhead corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 10 May 2010 194,569 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 194,102 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 192,013 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 189,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 188,652 miles

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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H558 AJV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H558 AJV, 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 H558 AJV registered?

H558 AJV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 9 January 1991.

Is H558 AJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for H558 AJV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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