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V578 KAE

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,134 mi
Last recorded121,134 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 KAE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 121,134 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 120,271 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 174,599 miles

front flexible brake hoses starting to perish

slight play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 16 Aug 2006 142,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside seatbelt release externally damaged

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2006 142,208 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front roll bar drop link bushes worn

nearside handbrake low on performance

nearside seat belt stalk plastic sarround broken

offside front lower ball joint worn but in tolerance

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

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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V578 KAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V578 KAE, 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 V578 KAE registered?

V578 KAE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 4 January 2000.

Is V578 KAE safe to buy?

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