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J386 GMR

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

194,599 mi
Last recorded194,599 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ386 GMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2011 194,599 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

corrosion on n/s/r floor panel by leaf spring mounting

o/s r and n/s/r wheel arches corroded

rear leaf springs corrded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 191,993 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 189,227 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 185,606 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 185,606 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 21 Sep 2007 185,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake pipes rusty

brake pipe from brake hose to compensator rusty

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2007 185,323 miles

both front brake pipes rusty

brake pipe from brake hose to compensator rusty

nearside rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 29 Sep 2006 182,508 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 182,508 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise corrosion of n/s chassis at rear.

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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J386 GMR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J386 GMR, 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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J386 GMR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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