MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,801 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
lift in nearside bottom balljoint close to limit of 3MM
slight lift in offside bottom balljoint
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
lift in nearside bottom balljoint close to limit of 3MM
slight lift in offside bottom balljoint
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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H9 DFL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 156,899 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 H9 DFL, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H9 DFL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 February 1998.
Is H9 DFL safe to buy?
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