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V809 HBA

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

196,791 mi
Last recorded196,791 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 HBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 196,791 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 196,791 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 May 2010 196,236 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 193,801 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 193,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 185,919 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 185,919 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 179,927 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 79,423 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 176,054 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 156,391 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 156,391 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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V809 HBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V809 HBA, 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 V809 HBA registered?

V809 HBA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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