MOT Status
Mileage
267,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
n/s/r mud wing missing
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J906 SSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 J906 SSG, 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 J906 SSG registered?
J906 SSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.
Is J906 SSG safe to buy?
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