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V61 OBD

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,422 mi
Last recorded196,422 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV61 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 196,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

both inner and outer sills corroded

chassis corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2019 183,011 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision slightly worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases all slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

all wheel arch(s) slightly corroded

both sides inner and outer all door sills slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 166,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

under vehicle suspension/braking/exhaust components slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 150,730 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides inner tie rods (2.2.A.1b)

both sides front shock slightly damping

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 135,049 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2016 135,049 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded

under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,138 miles

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,137 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

all exhaust front to the rear sligthly corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 70,123 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 9 May 2012 43,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all brake pipes front to the rear slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 36,020 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 30,533 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 27,476 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 27,476 miles

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 23,999 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 23,999 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 21,657 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,657 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 20,365 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 20,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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V61 OBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 V61 OBD, 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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V61 OBD is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 28 January 2000.

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