MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,754 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K479 SLB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 K479 SLB, 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 K479 SLB registered?
K479 SLB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 July 1993.
Is K479 SLB safe to buy?
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