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P146 FRD

1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

228,229 mi
Last recorded228,229 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 FRD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 228,229 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 5 Aug 2009 228,226 miles

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

handbrake lever close to end of travel

various oil leaks

Pass 25 Feb 2008 227,890 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 227,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 219,207 miles

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

slight movement to n/s/front lower ball joint

slight movement to o/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2006 207,304 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 207,304 miles

Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

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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P146 FRD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc 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 P146 FRD, 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 P146 FRD registered?

P146 FRD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is P146 FRD safe to buy?

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