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J277 LLA

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

243,405 mi
Last recorded243,405 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ277 LLA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2020 243,405 miles

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.

Pass 5 Sep 2019 242,791 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 242,739 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 242,097 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 242,096 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 240,874 miles

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.

Fail 28 Jun 2017 240,874 miles

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.

Fail 13 Jun 2017 240,783 miles

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.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 235,894 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 235,894 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 232,900 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 232,900 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 230,546 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2014 230,478 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 228,129 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 228,129 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jan 2012 221,630 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 221,626 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 17,450 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2011 17,450 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 212,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 209,128 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 203,137 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 198,246 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 189,053 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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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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