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M830 OKJ

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,933 mi
Last recorded78,933 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM830 OKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 78,933 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 78,786 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 68,530 miles

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

front wiperblades split

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 24 Jun 2009 68,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front wiperblades split

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,164 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 59,912 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight blow from front exhaust joint

Pass 9 Jan 2007 46,411 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 42,507 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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M830 OKJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M830 OKJ, 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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What year was M830 OKJ registered?

M830 OKJ is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 16 November 1994.

Is M830 OKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for M830 OKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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