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YF04 UTR

2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,023 mi
Last recorded175,023 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D86,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF04 UTR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 175,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 149,039 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2008 149,039 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 119,221 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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YF04 UTR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 86,478 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 YF04 UTR, 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 22 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 YF04 UTR registered?

YF04 UTR is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is YF04 UTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF04 UTR shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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