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V847 EWF

2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

239,226 mi
Last recorded239,226 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D143,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV847 EWF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 239,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 239,226 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 232,930 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 227,844 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 221,376 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 213,961 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 204,646 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod on limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner track rod on limit (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 190,044 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 167,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 153,586 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 146,528 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 138,871 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 132,865 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 126,594 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 126,591 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 126,174 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 126,174 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Pass 23 May 2007 126,053 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 126,053 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

n/s/r light broken

Pass 12 Apr 2006 124,032 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 124,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside body damage. †casing broken on nearside front seat belt stalk. †Battery insecure. †Engine oil leaks.

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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V847 EWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V847 EWF, 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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V847 EWF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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