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D253 BWK

1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,638 mi
Last recorded90,638 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D188,576 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD253 BWK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2007 90,638 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED.

FRONT BRAKE PADS STARTING TO CRACK.

MAIN FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR PARK-BRAKE CABLE STARTING TO SIEZE.

OFFSIDE WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT NOISE.

SLIGHT LIFT AT FRONT KING PINS.

Pass 10 Jun 2006 88,547 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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D253 BWK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 188,576 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 D253 BWK, 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 40 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 D253 BWK registered?

D253 BWK is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D253 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D253 BWK 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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