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K525 MTU

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,806 mi
Last recorded189,806 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2011 189,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

slight corrotion to brake pipe under servo unit

slight play to n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 25 Jun 2010 186,783 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Slight corrosion to O/S chassis

Slight corrosion to brake pipe mounting under servo unit

Slight play to both front king pins

Pass 16 Jun 2009 182,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 176,804 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 167,532 miles

REAR BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH CLIPS

RUST STARTING TO F/O/S WITHIN 30 CENTRE METRES OF BRAKE MASTER CYL

Pass 8 Jun 2006 161,504 miles

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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K525 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K525 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 K525 MTU registered?

K525 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 May 1993.

Is K525 MTU safe to buy?

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