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K627 GHJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

205,106 mi
Last recorded205,106 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK627 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 205,106 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 205,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 204,683 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 204,683 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 204,128 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 204,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 202,101 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 198,382 miles

front drag link end dust cover split

rear drag link end dust cover split

Pass 8 Jun 2007 195,144 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 191,071 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 191,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

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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K627 GHJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K627 GHJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K627 GHJ?

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What year was K627 GHJ registered?

K627 GHJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K627 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K627 GHJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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