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YJ54 FLP

2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,650 mi
Last recorded135,650 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D86,478 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 135,650 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 135,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 116,498 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 110,679 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 85,351 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,003 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 51,513 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 51,513 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 14,389 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 14,389 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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 FLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FLP, 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 FLP registered?

YJ54 FLP is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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