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V454 FWA

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,467 mi
Last recorded173,467 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV454 FWA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 173,467 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 173,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 173,149 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 172,392 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 172,189 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 171,473 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 171,364 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 171,279 miles

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))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 171,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 170,613 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 170,605 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 169,755 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 167,995 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 165,519 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 161,110 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 161,110 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 154,962 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 152,498 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 142,919 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 141,175 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 134,262 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres close to limit

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

power steering pipes slight corrosion

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Dec 2006 129,298 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 129,298 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 121,525 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 121,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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V454 FWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V454 FWA, 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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V454 FWA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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