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K237 HTW

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,640 mi
Last recorded88,640 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK237 HTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,640 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 88,614 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2015 87,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 87,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,470 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,798 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 81,635 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2010 80,440 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 77,913 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 77,238 miles

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

nearside front and offside rear tyres have slightly perished sidewalls.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 69,671 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 69,190 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 69,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

steering box has slight play on full lock

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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K237 HTW is a 1993 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 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 K237 HTW, 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 K237 HTW registered?

K237 HTW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 26 July 1993.

Is K237 HTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K237 HTW 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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