MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
349,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
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?
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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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