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R572 CRP

1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

178,247 mi
Last recorded178,247 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,956 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 CRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 178,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer sill holed/corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

windscreen wiper switch incomplete but working

Fail 28 Sep 2017 178,227 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch/sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure bolt missing (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat stalk (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Outer sill holed/corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak engine ()

windscreen wiper switch incomplete but working

Pass 29 Sep 2016 172,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak on engine ()

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 172,289 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion drivers door (6.1.C.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak on engine ()

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 164,703 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2015 164,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel hose leaking injector return (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 156,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 156,618 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 147,907 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 147,907 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 137,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 137,653 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 136,603 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 135,729 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 135,721 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2009 130,181 miles

brake pipes greased

play in both front ball joints

underside rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2008 124,199 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 124,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 115,939 miles

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

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

all 4 tyres getting low

condition of front brake discs

condition of tail pipe

nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 10 Jul 2007 115,925 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres getting low

condition of front brake discs

nearside rear tyre has a cut in the outer side wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 4 Jul 2006 105,744 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 105,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R572 CRP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 167,956 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 R572 CRP, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R572 CRP is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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