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K720 YBW

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,269 mi
Last recorded105,269 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK720 YBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 105,269 miles

Rear diff leaking

oil leak

repairs to bodywork with fibre galss in prescribed areas

Fail 22 May 2018 105,268 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength valance x 3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear diff leaking

oil leak

repairs to bodywork with fibre galss in prescribed areas

Pass 2 Jun 2017 99,740 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 99,708 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,496 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 30 Apr 2016 93,415 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight corrosion (3.6.C.3)

Centre Rear tyre perished

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass missing (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 93,223 miles

Battery insecure under passenger seat (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding during brake test (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

WIPERS NOT TESTED

body work corroded

brake fluid black in colour

front brake discs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 93,211 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 93,207 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 93,199 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 93,183 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 93,066 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

n/s front & o/s rear tyres badly detiorated cracks in sidewall

Fail 15 Mar 2012 93,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

n/s front & o/s rear tyres badly detiorated cracks in sidewall

Pass 16 Mar 2011 92,615 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 91,879 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 91,523 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 91,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 91,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 91,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K720 YBW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K720 YBW, 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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K720 YBW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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