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J171 CUB

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

227,124 mi
Last recorded227,124 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 CUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 227,124 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 227,124 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 226,200 miles

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2008 226,200 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 225,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

brabe pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 27 Oct 2006 225,688 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

brabe pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

Fail 24 Aug 2006 225,683 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

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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J171 CUB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J171 CUB, 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 J171 CUB registered?

J171 CUB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 23 January 1992.

Is J171 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J171 CUB shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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