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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside corroded
Oil leak ()
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of VGN 904W?
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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.
Is VGN 904W safe to buy?
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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