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J464 PDD

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,610 mi
Last recorded248,610 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ464 PDD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 248,610 miles

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

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

Oil leak

underbody has slight corrosion all over

Pass 25 Apr 2008 248,508 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 248,508 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

off side front door step corroding /near side front outer sill corroding /off side rear tyre wearing low /off side front kingpin slight play /off side front wheel arc corroding

Fail 11 Oct 2006 248,362 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Oct 2006 248,362 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 23 Jul 2005 247,105 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 247,105 miles

Centre Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2005 246,018 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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J464 PDD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J464 PDD, 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.

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What year was J464 PDD registered?

J464 PDD is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 27 May 1992.

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