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P145 PMA

1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

173,638 mi
Last recorded173,638 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 PMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 173,638 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009
Fail 2 Feb 2009

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 171,692 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 171,506 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

bad engine oil leak

front brake discs worn on inner side

Pass 12 Apr 2006 164,943 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 164,895 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside + offside front top of cross members surface corrosion

offside rear, front most wheel arch damadged

oil leak

slight movement in steering rack

surface corrosion to nearside + offside front wheel arches + doors

surface corrosion too nearside + offside, front + rear chassis

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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P145 PMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P145 PMA, 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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P145 PMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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