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233,454 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion in several places underside
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
corrosion in several places underside
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
vehicle corroded in several places underside, front to rear
Central Rear inner valance corroded
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear inner valance corroded
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
back doors corroded
both front door bottoms corroded
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside back door corroded around number plate lights
nearside front door bottom corroded
offside front door bottom corroded
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate slightly tarnished and cracked
rear number plate slightly tarnished
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test
front wheel bearings slight play/wear
osf ball joint slight play/wear
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an lower ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
corrosion on floorpan chassis and suspension mounts not holed at test
front wheel bearings slight play/wear
osf ball joint slight play/wear
compensator moving at test but stiff
corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
front brake discs worn/corroded
os rear number plate temporary repair at retest
osf ball joint play/wear
severe oil leak not affecting brakes or steering at test
slight play/wear in front wheel bearings
Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Offside Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.5a)
compensator moving at test but stiff
corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test
front brake discs worn/corroded
osf ball joint play/wear
severe oil leak not affecting brakes or steering at test
slight play/wear in front wheel bearings
Compensator valve worn on pivot. Not to excess at test.
Corrosion on brake pipes.Not all pipes visible.
Discs corroded/worn at test. Efficiency okay at test.
Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)
Severe oil leak no effect on brakes at test.
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engin oil leak
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K55 JPS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 169,502 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 K55 JPS, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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K55 JPS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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