MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,443 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J412 YSS is a 1992 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 188,617 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J412 YSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J412 YSS registered?
J412 YSS is a 1992 Mercedes 308, first registered on 8 January 1992.
Is J412 YSS safe to buy?
The MOT history for J412 YSS shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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