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K645 VCP

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

207,063 mi
Last recorded207,063 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK645 VCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 207,063 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear quarter bumper missing but leaves no sharp edges.

Fail 22 Sep 2006 207,063 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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K645 VCP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K645 VCP, 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 K645 VCP registered?

K645 VCP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 16 February 1993.

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