MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
276,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J475 HAE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 J475 HAE, 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 J475 HAE registered?
J475 HAE is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 June 1992.
Is J475 HAE safe to buy?
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