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J511 MCX

1992 Mercedes 308

Purple Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,248 mi
Last recorded210,248 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 308188,617 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ511 MCX
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1992
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2008 210,248 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Areas of corrosion, outside prescribed areas.

Some prescribed areas, cant be fully inspected due to coverings

Pass 10 Aug 2007 197,182 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 193,029 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 193,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 185,773 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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J511 MCX is a 1992 Mercedes 308 in Purple with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J511 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 J511 MCX registered?

J511 MCX is a 1992 Mercedes 308, first registered on 2 June 1992.

Is J511 MCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J511 MCX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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