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J476 XWJ

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,303 mi
Last recorded87,303 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ476 XWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 87,303 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

row 2 n/s seat missing.

row 3 o/s seat belt buckle damaged and also row 4 n/s.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,841 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 81,003 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 81,003 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 77,582 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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J476 XWJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 J476 XWJ, 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 J476 XWJ registered?

J476 XWJ is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 9 September 1991.

Is J476 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J476 XWJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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