MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
play in offside front track rod end heavy corrosion throughout vehicle front brakes sticking lift in front kingpins
corrosion to both cab steps
corrosion to drivers seat tower
general corrosion to bodywork
general corrosion to inner sills and outrigger ends and cab front cross member
n/s/r tyre well worn
o/s trackrod end gaiter split
park brake efficiency low
poor quality welded repairs
rear drag link ball joint worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both cab step areas corroded
corrosion to drivers seat tower at base
front number plate separated
general corrosion to bodywork
general corrosion to inner and outer sills and front and rear chassis outriggers
n/s/r tyre well worn
o/s track rod end gaiter split
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J109 FHD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 J109 FHD, 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 J109 FHD registered?
J109 FHD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 August 1991.
Is J109 FHD safe to buy?
The MOT history for J109 FHD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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