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VGN 904W

1981 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 3782cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

360,626 mi
Last recorded360,626 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGN 904W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,782cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 360,626 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2017 360,425 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2016 360,123 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 359,050 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 357,359 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 387,174 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 387,174 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2006 355,072 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight brake imbalance on front and rear service †brake

Pass 16 Jul 2005 352,662 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

handbrake cable rubbing against silencer

various bodywork excessive corrosion

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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VGN 904W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 3,782cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGN 904W, 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 45 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 VGN 904W registered?

VGN 904W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 May 1981.

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The MOT history for VGN 904W shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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