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TFT 960Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

25,834 mi
Last recorded25,834 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D136,436 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFT 960Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 25,834 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 25,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 25,480 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch repaired and filled in with filler

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust mount home made

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 25,120 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 24,530 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 24,525 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,822 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 23,437 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 23,437 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,430 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 23,430 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 2 May 2008 22,890 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,575 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 22,575 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 21,642 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 21,574 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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TFT 960Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 136,436 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 TFT 960Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TFT 960Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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