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J478 AWF

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,911 mi
Last recorded146,911 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ478 AWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2006 146,911 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2005 144,874 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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J478 AWF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J478 AWF, 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 J478 AWF registered?

J478 AWF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 May 1992.

Is J478 AWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J478 AWF shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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