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H202 DFP

1990 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

148,244 mi
Last recorded148,244 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2005
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 308161,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH202 DFP
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,100cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2005 148,244 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 148,244 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2005 148,244 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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H202 DFP is a 1990 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 161,926 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H202 DFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H202 DFP registered?

H202 DFP is a 1990 Mercedes 308, first registered on 8 October 1990.

Is H202 DFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H202 DFP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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