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K775 GAV

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

173,866 mi
Last recorded173,866 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK775 GAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 173,866 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight oil leak ns rear hub seal

slight play ns front kingpin

Pass 13 Jun 2011 173,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 173,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 172,459 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 172,459 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 171,847 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2007 170,713 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 170,672 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 169,432 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 166,421 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2005 166,181 miles

Inner Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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K775 GAV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K775 GAV, 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 K775 GAV registered?

K775 GAV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K775 GAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K775 GAV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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