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J731 CCL

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

42,719 mi
Last recorded42,719 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 CCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 42,719 miles

both steps coroded outside area

nsf bulk head coroded outside area

underside coroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 42,719 miles

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

both steps coroded outside area

nsf bulk head coroded outside area

underside coroded

Fail 15 Nov 2012 42,698 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

general corrosion to underside and n/s front inner wing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 40,116 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2011 40,114 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 39,649 miles

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 39,643 miles

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

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

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,930 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 38,901 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Outer Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 37,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Nov 2008

Inner Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 36,600 miles

Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 35,530 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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J731 CCL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 J731 CCL, 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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J731 CCL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 December 1991.

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