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YJ54 FLM

2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,943 mi
Last recorded56,943 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D86,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 56,943 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 50,607 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 50,599 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 44,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,039 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 32,500 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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YJ54 FLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 86,478 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 YJ54 FLM, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ54 FLM registered?

YJ54 FLM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is YJ54 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ54 FLM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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