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JUI 3137

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

377,999 mi
Last recorded377,999 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUI 3137
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 377,999 miles

1.surface corrosion of both front brake pipes 2.n/s frontn tyre worn low on tread 3.bend in rear chassis

Fail 28 May 2009 377,061 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise O/S/F Bottom ball joint is just acceptable.

Advise Shock absorbers are slightly weak front and rear.

Pass 2 Jun 2008 376,541 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 376,519 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 23 May 2007 376,274 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 374,061 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 374,061 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JUI 3137 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 169,502 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 JUI 3137, 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 30 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 JUI 3137 registered?

JUI 3137 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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