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J886 HVK

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,606 mi
Last recorded135,606 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ886 HVK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2008 135,606 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 134,137 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 132,575 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres side walls split

Pass 29 Jul 2005 131,025 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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J886 HVK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J886 HVK, 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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What year was J886 HVK registered?

J886 HVK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 August 1991.

Is J886 HVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for J886 HVK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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