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J305 OTT

1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,223 mi
Last recorded143,223 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D194,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ305 OTT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2006 143,223 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 143,223 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.1.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.4b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

both front spring anchor bushes slight play

both front spring shackle bushes starting to split and perish

both rear spring shackle bushes split and perished

handbrake cable casing nearside rear split

interior front roof light not working

interior rear speaker adrift from roof pannel

nearside front flexi brake hose starting to perished

nearside front washer jet one not working

slight oil leak on engine

slight oil leak on gearbox

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?

Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
2,904
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 188
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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J305 OTT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 194,584 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 508 D fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J305 OTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 508 D typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J305 OTT registered?

J305 OTT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 24 June 1992.

Is J305 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J305 OTT shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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