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N102 KCW

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,927 mi
Last recorded169,927 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN102 KCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 169,927 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested both front. (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both front. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear metal brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded within seat mountings. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill and out rigger corroded within suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded by seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg corroded at front/and o/s inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill corroded within suspension mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front and rear side lights not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner quarter panels corroded by suspension. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut on outer side wall exposing cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn on inner edge, down to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear brake flexy hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexy hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipes too and front abs pump corroding in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear corner bumper missing.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged both front and o/s rear tyre valves perishing. (5.2.3 (j))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front inner and outer wheel arches corroded.

both rear outer wheel arches corroded.

rear valance corroding.

Pass 10 Jul 2019 167,421 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 158,755 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 158,724 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust centre box braking down inside (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn down to steel (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rears not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to steel (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 154,159 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 154,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 148,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2015 142,604 miles

o/s and n/s outter sils corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2015 142,588 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s outter sils corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 140,760 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 140,744 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 138,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2013 138,138 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 133,302 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 133,284 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 131,535 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 120,173 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 112,348 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 112,339 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 104,990 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front flexi clip loose

Pass 8 Feb 2007 98,554 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 93,612 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 93,596 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2006 93,595 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front disc inner corroded

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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N102 KCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 169,502 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 N102 KCW, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N102 KCW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 April 1996.

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