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P209 HJN

1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Turquoise Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,136 mi
Last recorded133,136 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 HJN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1996
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2006 133,136 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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P209 HJN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Turquoise with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 169,502 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P209 HJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P209 HJN registered?

P209 HJN is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 22 October 1996.

Is P209 HJN safe to buy?

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