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NLZ 1667

1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,404 mi
Last recorded154,404 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D146,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 1667
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2007 154,404 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 154,404 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 147,195 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 140,220 miles

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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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NLZ 1667 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 146,975 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 NLZ 1667, 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 37 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 NLZ 1667 registered?

NLZ 1667 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 May 1989.

Is NLZ 1667 safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLZ 1667 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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