MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
249,841 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
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)
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)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
engine cover fitted
oil leak
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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