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V627 ELT

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,762 mi
Last recorded119,762 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV627 ELT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 119,762 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON - WHEN BRAKING

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

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 119,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

BATTERY GOING FLAT - WE HAD TO JUMPSTART !

CENTRE EXHAUST BOX SPLIT AND SLIGHTLY BLOWING

LONG HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 118,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

adavnced rust to nearside rear wheel arch

exhaust rusty and slight blow

Pass 12 Mar 2011 112,683 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 106,104 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 104,425 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,868 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 988,967 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 98,867 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 98,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 81,665 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 81,665 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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V627 ELT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V627 ELT, 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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V627 ELT is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 January 2000.

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