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H687 GBY

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,175 mi
Last recorded118,175 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH687 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 118,175 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 115,247 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 115,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 112,100 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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H687 GBY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 H687 GBY, 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 H687 GBY registered?

H687 GBY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 25 February 1991.

Is H687 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H687 GBY shows 4 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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