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R130 AJC

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,389 mi
Last recorded177,389 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 AJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2010 177,389 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 177,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 169,874 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 162,230 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 152,611 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 145,747 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 145,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

advise play steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2005 132,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R130 AJC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R130 AJC, 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 R130 AJC registered?

R130 AJC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 March 1998.

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