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V828 EFA

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 EFA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 110,726 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 110,049 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 110,049 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 107,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel return pipes damp

Fail 23 Jan 2008 107,433 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel return pipes damp

Pass 10 Jan 2007 97,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 86,572 miles

ENGINE SHUT-OFF SLOW TO WORK

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

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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V828 EFA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V828 EFA, 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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V828 EFA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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