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J731 LKO

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

212,351 mi
Last recorded212,351 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ731 LKO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 212,351 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 211,797 miles

Nearside Corrosion to step area outside prescribed area.

Offside Corrosion to step area outside prescribed area.

Pass 28 Apr 2018 211,521 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 211,088 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

corrosion on inner panels

Pass 26 May 2016 210,606 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 210,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 209,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 209,091 miles

o/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 24 May 2014 209,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Jun 2012 207,910 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 207,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 206,449 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 203,104 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 203,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 198,195 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 192,916 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2007 192,912 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2006 190,153 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 190,140 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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 LKO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 J731 LKO, 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 LKO is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 October 1991.

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