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K454 GNH

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

186,306 mi
Last recorded186,306 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK454 GNH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 186,306 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Jan 2015 186,306 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Dec 2014 186,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 176,606 miles

Battery charge light on

Drivers door step corroded

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside king pin bearing dry creaks when turned lock to lock.

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Various corrossion to body

Fail 23 Jul 2013 176,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Battery charge light on

Drivers door step corroded

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside king pin bearing dry creaks when turned lock to lock.

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Various corrossion to body

Pass 13 Mar 2012 45,920 miles

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear lights dirty and limitimg light out put .ok at time of test.

small cuts and perishing on tyre side walls . ok at time of test.

steering feels tight when moved lock to lock with wheels raised.

suspect engine mounts worn and partially collapsed. ok and secure at time of test.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 166,873 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

rear lights dirty and limitimg light out put .ok at time of test.

small cuts and perishing on tyre side walls . ok at time of test.

steering feels tight when moved lock to lock with wheels raised.

suspect engine mounts worn and partially collapsed. ok and secure at time of test.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 159,553 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 159,524 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 151,865 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 151,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 145,205 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 145,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 139,177 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Slight lift at front king pins

Slight play at front steering joints

Fail 14 Mar 2008 139,149 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake pads getting low

Slight lift at front king pins

Slight play at front steering joints

Pass 9 Feb 2007 132,301 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 132,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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K454 GNH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 K454 GNH, 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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K454 GNH is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 14 June 1993.

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