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J860 WWC

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Cream Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,948 mi
Last recorded115,948 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ860 WWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 115,948 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

bulk head corroded out of area

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

Fail 18 Feb 2020 115,937 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front wheel bearings slight play

bulk head corroded out of area

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

Pass 27 Mar 2019 113,322 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front step heavily corroded

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm and wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 side lights not working

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front step and outer sill corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake warning light on coming on

Fail 12 Mar 2019 113,271 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake warning light not coming on

n/s/f tyre 2mm worn outer edge

n/s/r 1of2 side lights not working

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Apr 2018 108,654 miles

o/s/f head light aim on upper limit

n/s/f head light image poor on limit

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

Fail 3 Apr 2018 108,636 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s/f head light image poor on limit

n/s/r 1 of 2 side lights not working

o/s/f head light aim on upper limit

Pass 17 May 2017 106,479 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 106,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker top mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 105,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount /inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion body mount / inner wing (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes under-sealed

Pass 1 May 2015 104,539 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside front. not within perscribed area

Fail 30 Apr 2015 104,534 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside and nearside front. not within perscribed area

Pass 29 Apr 2014 102,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust tail pipe coroded.

n/s/r tyre side wall air line cracks and under pressure

o/s/r tyre side wall air line cracks.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,755 miles

clutch/brake pedal anti-slip rubbers wearing smooth

engine oil leak

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Apr 2013 100,746 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

clutch/brake pedal anti-slip rubbers wearing smooth

engine oil leak

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Apr 2012 99,172 miles

bulk head corroded

tyres cracking on side walls

Fail 17 Apr 2012 99,172 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bulk head corroded

tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 21 Apr 2011 97,589 miles

o/s/f tyre walls showing early signs of perishing

Fail 20 Apr 2011 97,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f tyre walls showing early signs of perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2010 96,597 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f/ tyre is in poor condition (cracked)

Fail 29 Apr 2010 96,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f/ tyre is in poor condition (cracked)

Pass 16 May 2009 93,907 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 93,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 88,659 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside bulkhead corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

Fail 29 Jan 2008 88,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside bulkhead corroded

nearside front tyre worn low on edge

Pass 19 Jan 2007 83,215 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake fluid level in resevoir low

Pass 24 Jan 2006 78,122 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 78,122 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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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J860 WWC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Cream with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J860 WWC, 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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J860 WWC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 December 1991.

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