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NLG 594Y

1983 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2484cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

289,247 mi
Last recorded289,247 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLG 594Y
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,484cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Apr 2009 289,247 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres slightly perished

steering box has slight leak of oil

Pass 27 Feb 2008 287,059 miles

both front tyres perrished

nearside second to rear body bolt loose

vehicle body corroded under bonnet on offside

Fail 27 Feb 2008 287,034 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

both front tyres perrished

nearside second to rear body bolt loose

vehicle body corroded under bonnet on offside

Pass 28 Sep 2006 283,561 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 283,561 miles

Centre Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre in poor condition

offside inner wing holed by corrosion

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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NLG 594Y is a 1983 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,484cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 NLG 594Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes 308 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NLG 594Y registered?

NLG 594Y is a 1983 Mercedes 308, first registered on 7 March 1983.

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