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K187 TKE

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

326,970 mi
Last recorded326,970 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK187 TKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 326,970 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 326,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 317,325 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 317,325 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 303,557 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 303,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 290,762 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 290,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 279,323 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 279,323 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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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K187 TKE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 K187 TKE, 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 K187 TKE registered?

K187 TKE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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