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N155 GOY

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,901 mi
Last recorded170,901 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN155 GOY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 170,901 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 170,892 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 161,601 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s tail lamp has incorrect bulb fitted{too bright}

Fail 20 Jun 2013 161,594 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s tail lamp has incorrect bulb fitted{too bright}

Pass 24 May 2012 158,278 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 153,068 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 153,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 149,735 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2009 149,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 148,589 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 146,057 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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N155 GOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N155 GOY, 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 N155 GOY registered?

N155 GOY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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