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J327 ONV

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,072 mi
Last recorded187,072 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ327 ONV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 187,072 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bulkhead by master cylinder showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2006 178,855 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 171,626 miles

brake fluid level low

o/s/r light cluster damaged

o/s/r tyre low

steering system stiff

surface corrosion to chassis and vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2005 171,626 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

brake fluid low

o/s/r light cluster damaged

o/s/r tyre

surface corrosion to chassis

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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J327 ONV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 J327 ONV, 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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What year was J327 ONV registered?

J327 ONV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 May 1992.

Is J327 ONV safe to buy?

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