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K122 AJA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,776 mi
Last recorded197,776 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK122 AJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 197,776 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 197,762 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

no rear mud guard ns os

Pass 27 Apr 2009 191,250 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 191,246 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

no rear mudguards

Pass 30 Jan 2008 185,766 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 185,754 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

all brake pipes covered in grease

both front and rear leaf spring front mounting areas corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2006 175,940 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 175,932 miles

Offside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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K122 AJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 K122 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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K122 AJA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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