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V684 LMY

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,135 mi
Last recorded196,135 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV684 LMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2010 196,135 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 192,199 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 192,199 miles

Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 190,513 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 190,502 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 183,791 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 183,791 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 156,310 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 156,310 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 133,812 miles

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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V684 LMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V684 LMY, 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 V684 LMY registered?

V684 LMY is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V684 LMY safe to buy?

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