MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,555 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
light scoring of windscreen nearside
serious oil leak scource cannot be determined
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
light scoring of windscreen nearside
serious oil leak scource cannot be determined
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
light scoring of screen in swept area
serious fluid loss from equpment inside vehicle,in danger of contaminating testable items
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)
various other areas of corrision started
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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YIL 3002 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.1% with a typical mileage of 165,598 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YIL 3002, 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 35 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 YIL 3002 registered?
YIL 3002 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 February 1991.
Is YIL 3002 safe to buy?
The MOT history for YIL 3002 shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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