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J94 USC

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

298,118 mi
Last recorded298,118 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ94 USC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 298,118 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 298,114 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside front step area corroded and holed at several places

play in nearside front stub pin bordering on being excessive,advise greasing

Pass 24 Jan 2009 290,087 miles

o/f step corroded and holed

rear arches corroded and holed

Fail 20 Jan 2009 290,087 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/f step corroded and holed

rear arches corroded and holed

Pass 22 Jan 2008 281,916 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 281,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 273,479 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 273,468 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 265,399 miles

front servcice brake imbalance of 25 percent

n/s/r tyre nearing limit

play in o/s/f stub pin

reaqr brake pipes over axle corroding

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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J94 USC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Multi-colour with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 J94 USC, 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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J94 USC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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