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K558 JAU

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

201,720 mi
Last recorded201,720 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK558 JAU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 201,720 miles

indicator switch faulty

numerous sections of brake pipes corroded - front to rear,o/s/r,n/s/r & o/s/f [just acceptable]

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 20 Mar 2010 201,713 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear brake pipe corroded at front in engine bay

indicator switch becoming faulty

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake pipe corroded [just acceptable]

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded and holed

o/s/f tyre perishing

tested wet

Pass 12 Mar 2009 200,738 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 199,398 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 196,134 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 194,710 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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K558 JAU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K558 JAU, 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 K558 JAU registered?

K558 JAU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 April 1993.

Is K558 JAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K558 JAU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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