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H485 UUM

1990 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,531 mi
Last recorded108,531 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes 308161,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH485 UUM
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,531 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 108,530 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,169 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 102,584 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 100,536 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 96,617 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 95,610 miles

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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H485 UUM is a 1990 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H485 UUM, 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 H485 UUM registered?

H485 UUM is a 1990 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 December 1990.

Is H485 UUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for H485 UUM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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