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T940 GUA

1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,698 mi
Last recorded257,698 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D153,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT940 GUA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 257,698 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

General rust around body.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 255,948 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 254,219 miles

Both sills covered in black paint

Pass 9 Sep 2014 251,816 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 251,816 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both sides front and rear brake pipes could not be fully assessed due to covered with undersealant/grease

Both sides front and rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Exhaust tail pipe slightly corroded

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear panel behind bumper slightly corroded

Underbody has slight surface rust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 248,259 miles

O/S and N/S sills slightly corroded but not excessive.

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 248,259 miles

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

O/S and N/S sills slightly corroded but not excessive.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 241,779 miles

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

o/s and n/s sill slightly corroded/bubbling rust but not excessive.

Fail 14 Sep 2012 241,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s sill slightly corroded/bubbling rust but not excessive.

Pass 15 Sep 2011 233,604 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel tank retaining straps corroded

n/s/f inner sill corroded

o/s steering rack rod ball joint play

play in o/s door hinges

power steering pipes to rack corroded

rear step corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2010 233,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

body has slight corrosion in areas

Pass 10 Mar 2009 232,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 231,743 miles

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

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

driver door hinges play

Pass 13 Mar 2007 230,597 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2007 230,464 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 221,552 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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T940 GUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 153,694 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 T940 GUA, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T940 GUA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 August 1999.

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