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J479 VAW

1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,022 mi
Last recorded91,022 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D182,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ479 VAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 91,022 miles

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

o/s rear hub leaking

Fail 19 Aug 2014 90,945 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

o/s rear hub leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,826 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 85,799 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,520 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 74,741 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 74,717 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2010 60,170 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 49,294 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 48,509 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 48,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,905 miles

nearside and offside headlamp kick-up to the right - required masking to pass

nearside of body has signs of corrosion - no sharp edges

offside of body has signs of corrosion - no sharp edges

Fail 24 Jan 2007 46,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

nearside and offside headlamp kick-up to the right - required masking to pass

nearside of body has signs of corrosion - no sharp edges

offside of body has signs of corrosion - no sharp edges

Fail 11 Jan 2007 46,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 44,676 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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J479 VAW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J479 VAW, 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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J479 VAW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 May 1992.

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