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D40 BPJ

1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

258,985 mi
Last recorded258,985 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2007
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D174,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 BPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2007 258,985 miles

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 258,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side front wheel bearing has slight noise

oil level on minimum

Pass 28 Mar 2006 253,352 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 253,350 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear axle brake pipes corroding †near side front brake pipe corroding †a lot of corrosion to body work †

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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D40 BPJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 174,391 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 D40 BPJ, 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 39 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 D40 BPJ registered?

D40 BPJ is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 22 May 1987.

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