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PGP 898Y

1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Beige Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

343,325 mi
Last recorded343,325 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D188,576 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGP 898Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 343,325 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear light lens has slight damage

Pass 29 Jul 2010 341,679 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 341,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 340,024 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 340,019 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 336,476 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 336,471 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 334,121 miles

Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 331,928 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2005 328,555 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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PGP 898Y is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Beige with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 188,576 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 PGP 898Y, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PGP 898Y registered?

PGP 898Y is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 30 July 1986.

Is PGP 898Y safe to buy?

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