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H910 AVO

1991 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2874cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

190,002 mi
Last recorded190,002 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes 308167,009 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH910 AVO
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,874cc
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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 190,002 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 194,875 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 179,709 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 174,154 miles

Offside Front Seat belt is at full travel when plug in recommend replaced with longer belt

all brakes not locking when test no rollers

Fail 18 Jul 2023 174,154 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel foot brake travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers parking high on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt is at full travel when plug in recommend replaced with longer belt

all brakes not locking when test no rollers

Pass 9 Jul 2022 167,009 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 167,009 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 161,089 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 160,782 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 155,814 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 149,294 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 149,001 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

steering joint dust covers on link arm from steering box worn but still serviceable

Pass 24 Jul 2018 139,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 139,414 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2016 134,103 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 134,103 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 123,621 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 123,621 miles

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 123,621 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust tail pipe corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 122,521 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 122,511 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 121,146 miles

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

tail pipe rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2011 119,755 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 118,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 117,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 116,549 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 115,691 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 110,629 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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H910 AVO is a 1991 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,874cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 167,009 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H910 AVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H910 AVO registered?

H910 AVO is a 1991 Mercedes 308, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H910 AVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H910 AVO shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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