MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,581 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s front outer body mount is insecure but not considered dangerous due to the body having several more mounting points that are secure
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s front outer body mount is insecure but not considered dangerous due to the body having several more mounting points that are secure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
advise drivers door hinge damaged
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
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V803 GKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 V803 GKU, 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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V803 GKU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 2000.
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