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K408 HNO

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,384 mi
Last recorded214,384 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 HNO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2013 214,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 214,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 212,888 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 212,882 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front steering arm dust cover is worn

offside rear indicator is dim

Pass 17 Aug 2011 210,111 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 210,102 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ALL STEERING BALL JOINT RUBBER COVERS SPLIT.

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

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

O/S/R TYRE WEARING LOW.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 205,931 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 200,040 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Fail 31 Jul 2009 200,040 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 192,815 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

FRONT BULKHEAD CORRODED BY SERVO.

N/S/R OUTER MARKER LIGHT INOP.

O/S/R INNER MARKER LIGHT INOP.

Fail 30 Jul 2008 192,815 miles

FRONT BULKHEAD CORRODED BY SERVO.

N/S/R OUTER MARKER LIGHT INOP.

O/S/R INNER MARKER LIGHT INOP.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

Pass 31 Jul 2007 186,892 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 174,137 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 174,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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K408 HNO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K408 HNO, 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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K408 HNO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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