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J917 DWV

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,959 mi
Last recorded167,959 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ917 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 167,959 miles

Coolant leak

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2008 167,945 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Coolant leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2007 164,412 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 164,412 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 160,814 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

offside mirror arm loose

Fail 19 Jul 2006 160,814 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

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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J917 DWV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J917 DWV, 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 J917 DWV registered?

J917 DWV is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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