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V386 NWR

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

181,826 mi
Last recorded181,826 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 NWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 181,826 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 181,820 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 170,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 157,646 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 148,912 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 140,286 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 140,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 128,258 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 176,245 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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V386 NWR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V386 NWR, 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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What year was V386 NWR registered?

V386 NWR is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 20 January 2000.

Is V386 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V386 NWR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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