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K8 PPC

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

147,934 mi
Last recorded147,934 miles
Recorded on22 May 2024
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 PPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2024 147,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 147,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 147,280 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 May 2023 147,280 miles

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 145,835 miles

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 145,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 145,613 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 143,991 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 May 2019 143,991 miles

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 139,470 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 138,221 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers on rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 138,215 miles

Front front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing side (1.1.A.3a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad light (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers on rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 134,493 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 131,256 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 121,904 miles

corrosion to front crossmember on off side front

Fail 7 Aug 2013 121,899 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to front crossmember on off side front

Pass 4 Oct 2012 119,834 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 117,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front disc's badly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 114,218 miles

offside front inner wing corroded (not structural)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 114,210 miles

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

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

offside front inner wing corroded (not structural)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 110,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 110,693 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 105,637 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 100,932 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 93,378 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 84,455 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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K8 PPC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 167,085 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 K8 PPC, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K8 PPC is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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