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K357 BDA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

337,547 mi
Last recorded337,547 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK357 BDA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2007 337,547 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 337,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

front anti roll bar bush slightly perished

n/s o/s steps corroded

n/s rear light lense cracked

n/s rear shock absorber bush slightly perished

n/s wiper blade split but clearing screen

rear number plate slightly blackened

slight exhaust blow from manifold area

Pass 2 Mar 2006 336,665 miles

brake pipes to n/s o/s front flexis slightly corroded

drivers seat slight movement

n/s front anti roll bar bush slightly perished

n/s rear light lense slight crack

n/s step corroded

oil leak

oil on under side of vehicle

rear number plate blackened

surface cut on n/s rear tyre wall

Fail 3 Feb 2006 336,575 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

brake pipes to n/s o/s front flexis slightly corroded

drivers seat loose

n/s anti roll bar bushes slightly perished

n/s side step corroded and breaking away

oil leak

oil on under side of rear of vehicle

rear number plate slightly blackend

surface cut on n/s rear tyre outer wall

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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K357 BDA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K357 BDA, 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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K357 BDA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 16 July 1993.

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