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J3 TEP

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,571 mi
Last recorded172,571 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2009 172,571 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 169,075 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 195,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 161,233 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Several areas (door bottoms and wheel arches)have corrosion rough edges

Pass 3 Oct 2005 158,227 miles

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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J3 TEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J3 TEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J3 TEP?

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What year was J3 TEP registered?

J3 TEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 April 1992.

Is J3 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 TEP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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