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H838 BHG

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,243 mi
Last recorded135,243 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH838 BHG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 135,243 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 127,381 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 127,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 127,117 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 76,800 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 76,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 52,976 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 52,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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H838 BHG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 H838 BHG, 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 H838 BHG registered?

H838 BHG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 22 March 1991.

Is H838 BHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H838 BHG shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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