MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
228,229 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
various oil leaks
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
handbrake lever close to end of travel
various oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for P146 FRD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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