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K107 AJA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

257,819 mi
Last recorded257,819 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK107 AJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 257,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside lower windscreen damage

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 257,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside lower windscreen damage

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2007 245,689 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 20 Mar 2007 245,688 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 252,032 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 251,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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K107 AJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 175,815 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 K107 AJA, 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 33 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 K107 AJA registered?

K107 AJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K107 AJA safe to buy?

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