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J193 CUB

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

270,162 mi
Last recorded270,162 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ193 CUB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2007 270,162 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 270,160 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 269,990 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2006 268,023 miles

corrosion on n/s front inner wheel arch †n/s/ rear brake performance

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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J193 CUB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J193 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 J193 CUB registered?

J193 CUB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 4 March 1992.

Is J193 CUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J193 CUB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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