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K669 AAJ

1992 Mercedes 308

Beige Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

190,497 mi
Last recorded190,497 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 308188,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK669 AAJ
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 190,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to offside door step.

Cracks in offside mirror.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from filter.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 190,492 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion to offside door step.

Cracks in offside mirror.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from filter.

Slight bind on offside front brake.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 188,632 miles

Corrosion getting bad, upper bulkhead. (under windscreen.)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes and l.s.v. to rear flexi, brake pipe.

Engine oil leak.

General corrosion to bodywork. Bottom of side door worst.

Offside mirror cracked.

Oil leak at nearside rear hub.

Fail 19 Apr 2007 188,617 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Corrosion on rear brake pipes and l.s.v to rear flexi.

Engine oil leak.

Offside mirror cracked.

Oil leak at nearside rear hub.

Slight bind on offside rear brake.

Pass 9 Nov 2005 177,545 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 177,545 miles

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

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

Corrosion bad at exhaust tail pipe bracket.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Prop. shaft centre support deteriorating.

Very slight play in front drag link joint.

Fail 17 Oct 2005 176,783 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Corrosion bad at exhaust tail pipe bracket.

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Prop shaft centre support deteriorating.

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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K669 AAJ is a 1992 Mercedes 308 in Beige with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 188,617 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K669 AAJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K669 AAJ is a 1992 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 October 1992.

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