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J155 EGF

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,184 mi
Last recorded168,184 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ155 EGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 168,184 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 168,184 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 157,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 157,070 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 157,057 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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J155 EGF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.4% with a typical mileage of 182,794 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 J155 EGF, 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 34 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 J155 EGF registered?

J155 EGF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is J155 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J155 EGF 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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