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H798 NON

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,451 mi
Last recorded123,451 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH798 NON
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 123,451 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 116,124 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 116,124 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 106,596 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 106,596 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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H798 NON is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H798 NON, 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 H798 NON registered?

H798 NON is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 May 1991.

Is H798 NON safe to buy?

The MOT history for H798 NON shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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