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K629 GHJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

171,844 mi
Last recorded171,844 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK629 GHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 171,844 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front king pin has play

o/s and n/s front door steps v/rusty

Fail 1 Jun 2017 103,670 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

o/s and n/s front door steps v/rusty

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front king pin has play

Pass 14 Jun 2016 129,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 128,466 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,327 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 126,258 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 125,202 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 124,187 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2010 123,102 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 122,387 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 121,285 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 120,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 118,962 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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K629 GHJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K629 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.

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What year was K629 GHJ registered?

K629 GHJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K629 GHJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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