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J262 BYD

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,000 mi
Last recorded60,000 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ262 BYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,000 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear battery insecure

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 58,426 miles

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

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

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 23 Mar 2013 55,489 miles

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,038 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,138 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2009 40,166 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,429 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 29,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 29,241 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J262 BYD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 J262 BYD, 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 J262 BYD registered?

J262 BYD is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 16 September 1991.

Is J262 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J262 BYD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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