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V261 KOX

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,689 mi
Last recorded239,689 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 KOX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2010 239,689 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 239,689 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 231,174 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 231,174 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2008 224,774 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 May 2008 224,774 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 215,748 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2007 215,748 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2006 202,456 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 202,456 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear 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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V261 KOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V261 KOX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V261 KOX registered?

V261 KOX is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V261 KOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 KOX shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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