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N171 AAL

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

207,016 mi
Last recorded207,016 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 AAL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 207,016 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 206,994 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 201,648 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 201,640 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 193,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 193,811 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 184,134 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 184,134 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 174,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 174,480 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 163,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 155,949 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 145,982 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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N171 AAL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N171 AAL, 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 N171 AAL registered?

N171 AAL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N171 AAL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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