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N140 MGO

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,462 mi
Last recorded75,462 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 75,462 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 75,462 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

passenger seat missing

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,415 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 71,532 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 68,608 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,484 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 66,484 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 63,032 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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N140 MGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 N140 MGO, 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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What year was N140 MGO registered?

N140 MGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 May 1996.

Is N140 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 MGO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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