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W393 YER

2000 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

256,161 mi
Last recorded256,161 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW393 YER
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 256,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroded holed outside prescribed areas

exhaust deteriated

general corrosion to underside and outside body panells

slight brake flucuation on o/s front brake

Fail 27 Jan 2014 256,100 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both outer sills corroded holed outside prescribed areas

exhaust deteriated

general corrosion to underside and outside body panells

slight brake flucuation on o/s front brake

Fail 18 Feb 2013 245,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 245,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 235,252 miles

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Fail 7 Feb 2012 235,252 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

corrosion to both outer sills

Pass 15 Feb 2011 221,768 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 213,844 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 213,844 miles

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

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

Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 207,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 199,326 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 189,496 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 189,496 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

hand brake lever has alot of travel

Pass 14 Feb 2006 182,632 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 182,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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W393 YER is a 2000 Mercedes 308 in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W393 YER, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 26 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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W393 YER is a 2000 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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