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AY04 GGV

2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,806 mi
Last recorded85,806 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D86,478 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 GGV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2010 85,806 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs slighty pitted

both rear brake discs slighty pitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2008 55,407 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 41,876 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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AY04 GGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 86,478 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 AY04 GGV, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY04 GGV registered?

AY04 GGV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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