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NLG 998T

1979 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,669 mi
Last recorded169,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLG 998T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 169,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 169,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 168,625 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 168,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired lose (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired lose (3.6.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired lose (3.6.A.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 168,409 miles

exhaust lose on mounts but still suported

Pass 9 Jan 2015 168,019 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Fail 5 Jan 2015 168,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

nearside rear tyre cracked/perished

Pass 13 Dec 2013 167,088 miles

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 167,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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NLG 998T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLG 998T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NLG 998T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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