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J350 KCM

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,296 mi
Last recorded87,296 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ350 KCM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2016 87,296 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 87,158 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 86,818 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 86,485 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 83,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 79,872 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 76,660 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 76,659 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rust n/s/f inner wing(not holed)

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in steering

Pass 6 Aug 2008 73,542 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe corroded front section

rear springs and u bolts corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2008 73,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipe corroded front section

rear springs and u bolts corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2007 69,752 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 64,521 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 64,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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J350 KCM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J350 KCM, 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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J350 KCM is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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