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J998 GOT

1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,404 mi
Last recorded162,404 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D165,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ998 GOT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2010 162,404 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 159,272 miles

corrosion nearside bulk head

Fail 13 Mar 2009 159,272 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion nearside bulk head

Fail 3 Oct 2008 159,250 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

advise corrosion of both front step panels

advise corrosion of nearside front under bonnet body panel

Pass 3 Aug 2007 154,486 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 154,449 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2006 149,799 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 149,799 miles

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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J998 GOT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J998 GOT, 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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J998 GOT is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 August 1991.

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