MOT Status
Mileage
200,569 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
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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J165 DUM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 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 J165 DUM, 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 J165 DUM registered?
J165 DUM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 June 1992.
Is J165 DUM safe to buy?
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