MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
306,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/rear wheel arch loose
o/s/f and n/s/f body bplts loose
prop shaft to g/box flange bolts loose
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/rear wheel arch loose
o/s/f and n/s/f body bplts loose
prop shaft to g/box flange bolts loose
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all front propshaft flange bolts loose
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J56 HBP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 J56 HBP, 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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J56 HBP is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 December 1991.
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