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P11 TAO

1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,001 mi
Last recorded137,001 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 TAO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2011 137,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 124,688 miles

spare wheel missing

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2008 109,882 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 100,158 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 90,565 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 80,811 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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P11 TAO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 167,956 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 P11 TAO, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P11 TAO registered?

P11 TAO is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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