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WRB 728Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

152,225 mi
Last recorded152,225 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D136,436 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWRB 728Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 152,225 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 150,310 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 145,752 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 145,748 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bad earth (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2018 145,459 miles

Nearside Front Upper under arch area corroding

driver wing mirror has crack

flex part of exhaust has slight blow

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,660 miles

driver mirror glass has crack

engine oil leak

exhaust slight blow from front flex part

o/s/f + n/s/f upper under arch area's corroded

slight play @ both front hub's

Pass 24 Oct 2016 143,643 miles

Offside Front Lower inner step area - corroded

engine oil leak

front exhaust has slight blow

slight play @ front steering joints

Pass 19 Oct 2015 142,350 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 140,831 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 138,965 miles

engine oil leak

front exhaust flex joint has slight blow

o/s + n/s lower steps corroding / corroded but not excess..

Pass 16 Oct 2012 137,522 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 134,886 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 133,189 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 126,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front door step area

Fail 21 Nov 2009 126,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s front door step area

Pass 10 Oct 2008 122,994 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 119,527 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 115,709 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 113,686 miles

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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WRB 728Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WRB 728Y, 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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What year was WRB 728Y registered?

WRB 728Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1983.

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