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H204 DUD

1990 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,969 mi
Last recorded199,969 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 308161,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH204 DUD
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 199,969 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 199,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 199,862 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front king pins slight up and down play

Pass 21 Mar 2006 191,311 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 191,311 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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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H204 DUD is a 1990 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H204 DUD, 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 H204 DUD registered?

H204 DUD is a 1990 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H204 DUD safe to buy?

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