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V334 PCA

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV334 PCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 92,472 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides inner & outer walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,906 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 89,900 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 85,854 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 85,850 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Just after fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 82,712 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 82,712 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 78,897 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 78,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 73,922 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,220 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main section of brake line covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear section of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 70,220 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section after back box near to support section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section from load sensing valve to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine above starter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section of brake pipe that goes from front to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear section of transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 65,663 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal leaking oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak on engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 61,757 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 61,753 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 57,672 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

oil leak around back of engine

Fail 17 Feb 2017 57,672 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low not adjusting (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r marker lamp inop

oil leak around back of engine

Pass 20 Feb 2016 53,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Fail 15 Feb 2016 53,681 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

slight oil leak at rear of engine

Pass 13 Feb 2015 51,354 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 48,571 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 45,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,008 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 37,135 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 37,129 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 32,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 27,921 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 24,167 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 20,581 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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V334 PCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 V334 PCA, 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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V334 PCA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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