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K911 POW

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

225,282 mi
Last recorded225,282 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK911 POW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2007 225,282 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all shockers slightly weeping

both front wheel arches corroded

n/s front wing corroded

o/s front seat belt has minor damage

rear number plate cracked

throttle pedal incomplete

Pass 22 Dec 2006 222,138 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 222,138 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 219,215 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2005 219,215 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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K911 POW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K911 POW, 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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K911 POW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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