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V372 HVS

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

249,841 mi
Last recorded249,841 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV372 HVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2018 249,841 miles

Front Leaf spring seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear adj. fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From valve to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear adj. fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From valve to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Side markers on both sides not all working

Pass 16 Aug 2017 246,676 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 246,676 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 245,682 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 245,660 miles

Offside Front Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop shock absorber (2.4.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 237,185 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 237,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 225,751 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 225,570 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 212,422 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 212,351 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 199,722 miles

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 199,746 miles

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 194,999 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 194,999 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 186,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear hub seals damp

both rear side marker lights not working

cover under engine / wet day

front discs worn

n/s outer sill damaged

slight play n/s rack knuckle

Fail 13 Jul 2010 186,210 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear hub seals damp

both rear side marker lights not working

cover under engine / wet day

front discs worn

n/s outer sill damaged

slight play n/s rack knuckle

Pass 9 Jul 2009 175,938 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 175,865 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

cover under engine

slight play n/s rack knuckle

wet day

Pass 12 Jul 2008 166,567 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Oil leak

engine cover fitted

hand brake will need attension soon

slight play both rack knucles

washers n/s front no water

Pass 5 Jul 2007 158,066 miles

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

damage to n/s rear of van † †engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2006 149,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2006 149,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine cover fitted

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2005 140,987 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 140,825 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

cover under engine

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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V372 HVS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 V372 HVS, 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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V372 HVS is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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