MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
251,574 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
damage to screen
rear floor and both rear inner arches
Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J493 MCX is a 1992 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1992 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 188,617 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J493 MCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J493 MCX registered?
J493 MCX is a 1992 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 May 1992.
Is J493 MCX safe to buy?
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