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J173 MNE

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

349,008 mi
Last recorded349,008 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ173 MNE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 349,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion both rear inner arches but not yet within prescribed area

corrosion n/s step but not yet within 30cm of belt mount

o/s mirror cracked but not yet affecting view to rear

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate.Check soon replace when needed

Fail 1 Oct 2007 348,784 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion both rear inner arches but not yet within prescribed area

corrosion n/s step but not yet within 30cm of belt mount

o/s mirror cracked but not yet affecting view to rear

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriate.Check soon replace when needed

Fail 25 Sep 2006 334,205 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion starting rear floor.Will need attention soon

n/s/r light repaired with tape.But met pass standards at time of test

o/s mirror cracked but not yet affecting view to rear at this time

o/s/r brake a little slow to apply but not yet to excess(38%imb)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 334,205 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion starting rear floor.Will need attention soon

n/s/r light repaired with tape.But met pass standards at time of test

o/s mirror cracked but not yet affecting view to rear at this time

o/s/r brake a little slow to apply but not yet to excess(38%imb)

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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J173 MNE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J173 MNE, 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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J173 MNE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 September 1991.

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