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J233 FMB

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,378 mi
Last recorded150,378 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ233 FMB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 150,378 miles

Chassis bent behind cab

Chassis corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2009 150,377 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Chassis bent behind cab

Chassis corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount broken

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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J233 FMB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 J233 FMB, 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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J233 FMB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1992.

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