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K126 MOT

1992 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,900 mi
Last recorded202,900 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 308188,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK126 MOT
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2009 202,900 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 196,687 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate poor

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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K126 MOT is a 1992 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 188,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K126 MOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K126 MOT registered?

K126 MOT is a 1992 Mercedes 308, first registered on 16 September 1992.

Is K126 MOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K126 MOT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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