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J395 GFV

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,648 mi
Last recorded240,648 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ395 GFV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2010 240,648 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 238,812 miles

slight split in front wiper blades. slight surface corrosion on o/s step. slight surface corrosion o/s/f chassis member

Pass 19 Dec 2007 236,495 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 232,692 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 231,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 231,532 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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J395 GFV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J395 GFV, 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 J395 GFV registered?

J395 GFV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J395 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J395 GFV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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