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V603 HET

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,817 mi
Last recorded129,817 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV603 HET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 129,817 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 120,005 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 111,190 miles

advise slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 7 Mar 2006 111,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

advise slight play in o/s steering rack

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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V603 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V603 HET, 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 V603 HET registered?

V603 HET is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V603 HET safe to buy?

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