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J421 BVF

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,059 mi
Last recorded205,059 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2005
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ421 BVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2005 205,059 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2005 205,053 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

middle exhaust box rusty and weak

chassis starting to corroid in offside rear inner panel. unable to check condition of wealding due to underseal

front brake discs scored slightly

nail in near side front tyre . tyre wearing inner edge

near side front seat base loose [foam part]

offside front leaf spring mounting point starting to corroid

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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J421 BVF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J421 BVF, 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 J421 BVF registered?

J421 BVF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J421 BVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J421 BVF 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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