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N131 JWT

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

253,129 mi
Last recorded253,129 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN131 JWT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 253,129 miles

floor, chassis, cill`s and door`s corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2010 253,129 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

floor, chassis, cill`s and door`s corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2009 52,951 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2009 246,585 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2008
Fail 6 May 2008

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 230,272 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Jun 2007 230,271 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s steering rack has slight play in knuckle end.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 221,092 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 221,062 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

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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N131 JWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N131 JWT, 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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N131 JWT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 16 April 1996.

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