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Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis between spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis between spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Accelerator pedal repaired with wire.
Corrosion at bottom of front bulkhead but not in prescribed areas.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
Extensive corrosion at outer sill areas & steps, but not considered supporting paneling.
N/s/r indicator lense repaired with tape but repair is adequate.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Track rod bent slightly.
Both rear outriggers near leaf spring mounts heavily corroded and holed
Drivers door step heavily corroded and holed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Side step into rear compartment heavily corroded and crumbling
Valances and inner sills heavily corroded and holed along the length of both sides
upper nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed, interior visble
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cab floor around lever (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Both rear outriggers near leaf spring mounts heavily corroded and holed
Drivers door step heavily corroded and holed
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load compensator to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Side step into rear compartment heavily corroded and crumbling
Valances and inner sills heavily corroded and holed along the length of both sides
rear service brake has low effort on both sides recommend further investigation
upper nearside rear wheel arch corroded and holed, interior visble
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured due to damage (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front slightly worn on the inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
prop shaft gaiter deteriorated
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured due to damage (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front king pin has slight play
Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feed pipe from load valve to axle (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion at steps front bulkhead,sills & rear chassis outriggers etc but not considered supporting panelling/prescribed areas.
N/s/r bumper corner damaged but edges not sharp.
N/s/r indicator lense repaired but emits correct colour light & is secure
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f
Slight play o/s king pin.
Emissions not tested Engine became noisy/hot. (7.3.A.1)
Corrosion at steps front bulkhead,sills & rear chassis outriggers etc but not considered supporting panelling/prescribed areas.
N/s/r bumper corner damaged but edges not sharp.
N/s/r indicator lense repaired but emits correct colour light & is secure
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s/f
Slight play o/s king pin.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Corrosion at steps,front bulkhead,sills & rear outriggers but not within prescribed areas.
N/s/r bumper corner damaged but edges not sharp.
N/s/r indicator lense repaired with tape but still emits correct colour light & is reasonably secure.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Slight play at O/s king pin.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when spun
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear corner bumper damaged but no considered a sharp edge
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on both (B) door posts but not within 300 mm of seat belt mount
rear body mounts are badly corroded but not considered structural
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped inner wheel arch (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported near servo (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when spun
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear corner bumper damaged but no considered a sharp edge
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on both (B) door posts but not within 300 mm of seat belt mount
rear body mounts are badly corroded but not considered structural
Corrosion at n/s/f bulkhead area but not in prescribed areas.
Exhaust has a minor leak of gas at front flexi area.
N/s/r bumper corner damaged but not sharp or protruding.
Slight wheel b earing noise n/s/f wheel & brake disc rubbing on backplate.
Steel brake pipes at underside corroded but not pitted to excess.
Various areas of corrosion @ sill & step & wheel arch areas but not in prescribed areas
Corrosion at n/s/f bulkhead area but not in prescribed areas.
Exhaust has a minor leak of gas at front flexi area.
N/s/r bumper corner damaged but not sharp or protruding.
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight wheel b earing noise n/s/f wheel & brake disc rubbing on backplate.
Steel brake pipes at underside corroded but not pitted to excess.
Various areas of corrosion @ sill & step & wheel arch areas but not in prescribed areas
Corrosion at both front steps but not in prescribed areas
Corrosion at chassis sections at rear but not in prescribed areas
N/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisey when spun
N/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Corrosion at both front steps but not in prescribed areas
Corrosion at chassis sections at rear but not in prescribed areas
N/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisey when spun
N/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit
Corrosion at n/s sill panel but not considered supporting panneling
Corrosion at steps but not within prescribed area
Corrosion at wiper valance but not within prescribed area
N/s/f shock absorber has a light misting of oil
N/s/r tyre worn close to the limit
Steel brake pipes have surface corrosion but not pitted to excess
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Corrosion at bottom of n/s step b ut n ot in prescribed areas.
Corrosion at n/s sill panel & outer end of rear box section but not considered supporting panneling
Corrosion at wiper valance close to servo mount but not considered suporting panneling
N/s/f shock absorber has a light misting of oil
N/s/r tyre worn close to the wear limit
Steel brake pipes at rear have surface corrosion but dont appear excesively pitted.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
drivers seat backrest has play in pivot
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear 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 Upper Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
drivers seat backrest has play in pivot
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both inner sills holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas
nearside front inner bay holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas
offside front step sill holed and corroded but outside prescribed areas
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion to both inner sills outside prescribed area
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J277 LLA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 J277 LLA, 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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J277 LLA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 23 December 1991.
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