MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
284,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroded.
Minor oil leak.
Spare tyre tread low.
2 side marker lamps not working.
All spring bushes deteriorated.
Bonnet release insecure.
Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.
Both rear top marker lamps not working.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs worn and corroded.
General corrosion.
Oil leak
Spare tyre tread low.
Transmission noise possible thrust bearing.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2 side marker lamps not working.
All spring bushes deteriorated.
Bonnet release insecure.
Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.
Both rear top marker lamps not working.
Exhaust system corroded.
Front brake discs worn and corroded.
General corrosion.
Oil leak
Spare tyre tread low.
Transmission noise possible thrust bearing.
slight rear brake inbalance. slight corrosion on front offside metal brake pipe.
Advise n/s/f door mirror cracked. Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes. Front tyres tread just 2.mm.
Some light bulbs not working.
Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes
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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K520 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K520 MTU, 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 K520 MTU registered?
K520 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 7 May 1993.
Is K520 MTU safe to buy?
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