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J452 BNN

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

174,010 mi
Last recorded174,010 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ452 BNN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 174,010 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Bulk head corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroding not in a prescribed area

Nearside Inner wing corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Cab steps insecure Corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre side wall perishing

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By steering box but not weakening mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 174,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Bulk head corroded not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel arch corroding not in a prescribed area

Nearside Inner wing corroded not in a prescribed area

Offside Cab steps insecure Corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre side wall perishing

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive By steering box but not weakening mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 174,007 miles

Brake cable damaged Front part of park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Cab has various areas of corrosion but not in prescribed areas.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Various chassis components corroding.

Fail 10 Oct 2018 174,007 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front inner upper front wheel arches corroded but not in a prescribed area.

Both front wheel arches corroding.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 173,838 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 173,838 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 173,302 miles

Nearside Rear indicator lens broken

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 23 May 2016 173,263 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear indicator lens broken

Pass 11 Jun 2015 172,863 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front and nearside front kingpins have lift to the extent of being borderline fail

secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Fail 2 Jun 2015 172,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

accelerator pedal pad missing

corrosion around baulkhead nearside front under bonnet

offside front and nearside front kingpins have lift to the extent of being borderline fail

secondary bonnet catch stiff in operation

Pass 16 Jun 2014 171,727 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 171,692 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 171,610 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Sep 2012 171,596 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 13 Jul 2010 171,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion around o/s door step

Pass 13 Jul 2009 171,115 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 169,734 miles

Front hydraulic brake hoses close to tyre on full lock.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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J452 BNN is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 J452 BNN, 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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J452 BNN is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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