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V302 DAH

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Purple Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

242,043 mi
Last recorded242,043 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV302 DAH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 242,043 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 242,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 213,489 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 213,489 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

most marker lights inop

os body damaged

Pass 9 Feb 2009 188,969 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 188,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

os centre marker light broken

Pass 4 Feb 2008 164,419 miles

play in offside inner track rod end

Fail 30 Jan 2008 164,107 miles

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

play in offside inner track rod end

Pass 5 Feb 2007 130,983 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 130,983 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn

play in steering

Pass 2 Feb 2006 111,957 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 111,941 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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V302 DAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Purple with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 V302 DAH, 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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V302 DAH is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 20 January 2000.

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