MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
21,343 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bonnet struts defective
fuel pipes corroded
oil leak
propshaft defective
spare tyre defective
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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J973 XWC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 J973 XWC, 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 J973 XWC registered?
J973 XWC is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 December 1991.
Is J973 XWC safe to buy?
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