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R814 ORA

1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

201,589 mi
Last recorded201,589 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 ORA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2022 201,589 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

underside corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2021 198,742 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2021 198,722 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member both sides (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 196,627 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive underside corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 194,751 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 188,997 miles

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

Nearside inner sill holed and corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 187,307 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 187,233 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre and rear inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front and rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear both sides (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 184,892 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

horn insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2013 180,911 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 174,159 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

osf door interior handle needs ajusting

Fail 27 Sep 2012 174,147 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

speedo head not illuminated

Pass 10 Oct 2011 104,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2011 104,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 156,758 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 152,190 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2008 152,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 149,086 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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R814 ORA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 R814 ORA, 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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What year was R814 ORA registered?

R814 ORA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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