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OV04 UFB

2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

232,101 mi
Last recorded232,101 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D86,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 UFB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 232,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 232,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 228,310 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 223,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills near jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre outrigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sills near jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 208,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill panels

Fail 21 Dec 2015 207,503 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s and o/s outer sill panels

Pass 8 Jan 2015 194,017 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 7 Jan 2015 194,017 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2013 175,517 miles

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

moisture in offside headlamp

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2013 175,517 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

moisture in offside headlamp

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 27 Dec 2012 161,070 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 150,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

S.R.S light on

both outter sills corroeded

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight corrosion on n/s/r door pillar

Fail 31 Dec 2011 150,902 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

S.R.S light on

both outter sills corroeded

front brake pads low

o/s/r tyre wearing close to legal limit

slight corrosion on n/s/r door pillar

Fail 30 Dec 2011 150,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer sills corroding

front tyres wearing on inner edges

os rear tyre wearing near limit

play in steering found when using shaker plates

rear discs becoming poor

s r s light on dash

slight sorrosion on nsr door pillar

Pass 22 Dec 2010 137,624 miles

bonnet release cable is broken

Fail 22 Dec 2010 137,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet release cable is broken

Pass 29 Dec 2009 103,696 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 80,196 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 80,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 63,559 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 55,614 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,239 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 38,846 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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OV04 UFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV04 UFB, 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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OV04 UFB is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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