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H726 HBG

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

88,501 mi
Last recorded88,501 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH726 HBG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 88,501 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 88,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 87,918 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 87,917 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2012 85,889 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 85,889 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2011 79,363 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,068 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 73,066 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,619 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 69,617 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,935 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 63,935 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 59,834 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 55,494 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 55,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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H726 HBG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H726 HBG, 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 H726 HBG registered?

H726 HBG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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