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N145 MGO

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

159,716 mi
Last recorded159,716 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN145 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 159,716 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

indicator lens missing

Fail 19 Dec 2011 159,687 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

off side indecater lense missing

Pass 21 Dec 2010 154,408 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 151,917 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 149,954 miles

front tyres low on outter edge

slight lift in front swivels

Pass 24 Mar 2006 147,213 miles

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

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

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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N145 MGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N145 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 N145 MGO registered?

N145 MGO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 8 May 1996.

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