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K13 ROM

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

178,205 mi
Last recorded178,205 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK13 ROM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 178,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to nearside and offside front outer sills

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 174,454 miles

Both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge; just legal

Slight play in offside front ball joint

front brake discs worn

rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn

Pass 16 Jan 2014 162,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 160,285 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 159,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 157,407 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 157,407 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 155,156 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 152,509 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 152,509 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 148,107 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 143,035 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 138,156 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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K13 ROM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 156,899 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K13 ROM, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K13 ROM registered?

K13 ROM is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is K13 ROM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K13 ROM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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