MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,666 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
ns frnt panel slight corrosion
osf sill corner corrosion
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
ns frnt panel slight corrosion
osf sill corner corrosion
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
near side rear tyre sidewall cracked
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all four tyres outer wall crackes
Nearside Front Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?
Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J722 JNL is a 1991 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 167,009 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 J722 JNL, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was J722 JNL registered?
J722 JNL is a 1991 Mercedes 308, first registered on 25 November 1991.
Is J722 JNL safe to buy?
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