MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,643 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V256 HTN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 143,139 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 V256 HTN, 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 26 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 V256 HTN registered?
V256 HTN is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 February 2000.
Is V256 HTN safe to buy?
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