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K413 MBP

1992 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,907 mi
Last recorded136,907 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 308188,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK413 MBP
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 136,907 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 134,489 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 134,489 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 119,402 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2006 119,402 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

boot struts defective

bumper insecure

oil leak

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bonnet struts defective

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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K413 MBP is a 1992 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 188,617 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K413 MBP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K413 MBP registered?

K413 MBP is a 1992 Mercedes 308, first registered on 18 September 1992.

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