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H791 YVV

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

300,824 mi
Last recorded300,824 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH791 YVV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2007 300,824 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 300,824 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 299,352 miles

slight wear to steering box

Fail 12 Jan 2006 299,352 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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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H791 YVV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H791 YVV, 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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H791 YVV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 23 January 1991.

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