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K160 WCW

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,667 mi
Last recorded185,667 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK160 WCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2014 185,667 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 184,153 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 181,448 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 175,944 miles

center exhaust box,baffles broken(rattles)

front brake discs some face corrosion.

small crack front screen

Pass 17 Dec 2009 172,000 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 171,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

chassi corroded around drain holes

tail pipe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2008 166,260 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 166,235 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 162,081 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 158,680 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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K160 WCW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K160 WCW, 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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K160 WCW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 3 March 1993.

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