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B559 YAG

1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,851 mi
Last recorded87,851 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D191,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB559 YAG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2007 87,851 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 86,869 miles

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

visual smoke check carried out due to height of exhaust on vehicle

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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B559 YAG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 191,506 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 B559 YAG, 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 41 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 B559 YAG?

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What year was B559 YAG registered?

B559 YAG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 11 April 1985.

Is B559 YAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for B559 YAG shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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