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K290 XPH

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests33 (17 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate51.5%

Mileage

271,530 mi
Last recorded271,530 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK290 XPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 16 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 271,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion outside of perscribed areas

Fail 27 May 2022 271,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion outside of perscribed areas

Fail 3 May 2022 271,474 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle os low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion outside of perscribed areas

rear exhaust missing

Pass 13 May 2021 269,813 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion outside of perscribed areas

Fail 8 May 2021 269,813 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever seized (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion outside of perscribed areas

Pass 5 Jun 2020 269,095 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 269,083 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 268,066 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 268,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 266,598 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2018 266,598 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 265,430 miles

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

body panels cosmectic rust

diesel smell no leak found

Fail 5 May 2017 265,417 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering os centre outrigger (6.1.A.1)

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

body panels cosmectic rust

diesel smell no leak found

Pass 10 May 2016 264,574 miles

some corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 28 Apr 2015 263,218 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s/f inner sill corroded

slight play in steering box

underside of vehicle corroded in places

Pass 17 Apr 2014 262,083 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 260,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight Play in Steering Box

Throttle Sticking

Fail 11 May 2013 260,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight Play in Steering Box

Throttle Sticking

Pass 2 May 2012 259,633 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s wheel arch rusty

Fail 30 Apr 2012 259,632 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s wheel arch rusty

Pass 5 May 2011 258,534 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 258,497 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 15 Apr 2010 258,056 miles

corrision around rear springs and jacking points

o/s rear tyre perished

spare tyre perished

Fail 15 Apr 2010 258,056 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

corrision around rear springs and jacking points

o/s rear tyre perished

spare tyre perished

Pass 9 Apr 2009 257,580 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 257,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 256,781 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 24 Jan 2008 256,781 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

front tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 15 Jan 2008 256,762 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

perish marks to sidewalls of all tyres

Pass 21 May 2007 256,197 miles

all tyres slight perish marks to sidewalls

Fail 21 May 2007 256,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all tyres slight perish marks to sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2006 254,783 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 254,762 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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K290 XPH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.5%.

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 K290 XPH, 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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K290 XPH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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