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PAZ 3882

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Cream Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

267,935 mi
Last recorded267,935 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPAZ 3882
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 267,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake slightly binding

unable to inspect brake pipes correctly

Fail 31 Aug 2012 267,933 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

unable to inspect brake pipes correctly

Pass 31 Aug 2011 244,988 miles

All brake pipes coated in thick black grease

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

Nearside front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2010 216,829 miles

All steel brake pipes heavily coated in thick black grease - unable to access condition properly but appear OK where checked

Low effort displayed for offside rear service brake - requires investigation and repair

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

Offside front position lamp dim

Fail 1 Sep 2010 216,829 miles

All steel brake pipes heavily coated in thick black grease - unable to access condition properly but appear OK where checked

Low effort displayed for offside rear service brake - requires investigation and repair

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front position lamp dim

Pass 2 Sep 2009 189,992 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 169,712 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 169,712 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 146,795 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Slight wwear in nearside rear anti-roll bar clamp bush

Fail 31 Aug 2007 146,795 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Slight wwear in nearside rear anti-roll bar clamp bush

Pass 29 Aug 2006 127,445 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 127,445 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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PAZ 3882 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Cream with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 PAZ 3882, 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 PAZ 3882 registered?

PAZ 3882 is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is PAZ 3882 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PAZ 3882 shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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