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J911 SSG

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

124,901 mi
Last recorded124,901 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ911 SSG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 124,901 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 124,895 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both engine mountings weak

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 17 Sep 2012 124,244 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 118,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner wing corroded and o/s bulk head

rear drag link boot split

Fail 31 May 2011 118,145 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front inner wing corroded and o/s bulk head

rear drag link boot split

Pass 24 May 2010 113,475 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 113,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear of cab to chassis corroded N/S and O/S

Pass 7 Apr 2009 108,834 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front drag link end dustcover missing

offside bulk head covered in foam

Fail 31 Mar 2009 108,753 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside bulk head covered in foam

Fail 23 Mar 2009 108,667 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 104,416 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 104,402 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 100,153 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 100,153 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 96,168 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 96,148 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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J911 SSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 J911 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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J911 SSG is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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