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K121 DCF

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,395 mi
Last recorded129,395 miles
Recorded on18 May 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2009 129,395 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 129,334 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine runs very ROUGH and cuts out

general condition of vehicole is ROUGH

oil leak

slighjt play in rear wheel bearings

underneath starting to corrrode

Pass 3 May 2008 123,486 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 123,472 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 117,043 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 110,478 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 110,478 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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K121 DCF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K121 DCF, 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 K121 DCF registered?

K121 DCF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 June 1993.

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