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P17 CAP

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,241 mi
Last recorded172,241 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP17 CAP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 172,241 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 172,240 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 167,369 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 159,994 miles

diesel leak from engine

Fail 23 Feb 2009 159,994 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

diesel leak from engine

Pass 8 Feb 2008 149,836 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 149,836 miles

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 144,885 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 144,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 138,711 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 324,480 miles

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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P17 CAP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 156,899 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 P17 CAP, 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 28 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 P17 CAP registered?

P17 CAP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is P17 CAP safe to buy?

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