MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,599 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
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
both front brake pipes rusty
brake pipe from brake hose to compensator rusty
nearside rear brake pipe rusty
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?
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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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What year was J386 GMR registered?
J386 GMR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J386 GMR safe to buy?
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