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K382 OUS

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,879 mi
Last recorded101,879 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK382 OUS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 101,879 miles

CORROSION AT NEARSIDE FRONT STEP AND NEARSIDE BOTTOM PANEL

Fail 16 Oct 2007 101,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

CORROSION AT NEARSIDE FRONT STEP AND NEARSIDE BOTTOM PANEL

Pass 16 Oct 2006 99,553 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 99,553 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

brake pipes slightly corroded

drivers door step holed and corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2005 96,263 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 96,263 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

oil leak

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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K382 OUS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K382 OUS, 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 K382 OUS registered?

K382 OUS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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