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V829 EFA

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV829 EFA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,723 miles

Cut in n/s/r tyre not down to the cord

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

battery insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,521 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 100,483 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 100,480 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,371 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 89,935 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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V829 EFA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V829 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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What year was V829 EFA registered?

V829 EFA is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V829 EFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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