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K528 XVV

1992 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,976 mi
Last recorded167,976 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes 308188,617 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK528 XVV
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 167,976 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 167,936 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

vacuume resovoir disconnected

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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K528 XVV is a 1992 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 52.4% with a typical mileage of 188,617 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 K528 XVV, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K528 XVV registered?

K528 XVV is a 1992 Mercedes 308, first registered on 2 November 1992.

Is K528 XVV safe to buy?

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