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J201 GOW

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,744 mi
Last recorded188,744 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2007
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ201 GOW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2007 188,744 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 188,443 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 177,606 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 177,503 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 165,823 miles

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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J201 GOW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J201 GOW, 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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What year was J201 GOW registered?

J201 GOW is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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