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V338 NGD

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,365 mi
Last recorded152,365 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV338 NGD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 152,365 miles

AIR FILTER HOUSING NOISEY

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

CORROSION ON DRIVERS DOOR

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2011 152,365 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

AIR FILTER HOUSING NOISEY

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

CORROSION ON DRIVERS DOOR

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 149,475 miles

AIR FILTER HOUSING DAMAGED AND GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

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

Front bumper insecure

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM INCOMPLETE

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 13 Apr 2010 149,475 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

AIR FILTER HOUSING DAMAGED AND GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT ON DASH

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

Front bumper insecure

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT LOCKING MECHANISM INCOMPLETE

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 148,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 143,676 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 143,676 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 133,876 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 124,927 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 116,838 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 112,792 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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V338 NGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V338 NGD, 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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V338 NGD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 14 February 2000.

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