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J6 RFS

1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

283,904 mi
Last recorded283,904 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,956 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 RFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 283,904 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 283,904 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 283,066 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 282,505 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 282,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 282,485 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

chassis rail badly corroded

rear bed welding snaped & bolts missing

slight play front bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2012 281,473 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 280,341 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 279,425 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 279,420 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 278,643 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 278,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 276,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 273,654 miles

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

Pass 19 Dec 2005 255,713 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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J6 RFS is a 1997 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 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 167,956 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 J6 RFS, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J6 RFS is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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