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3590 WD

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

443,955 mi
Last recorded443,955 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3590 WD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 443,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d brush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d brush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d brush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

breake pipes has paint on pipes front and rear

two rear by seat belt area has duck tap on them can not be viwed

two rear sill

two rear sill outer sill has body filler on

Pass 27 Feb 2015 424,223 miles

both sides front outer sills inclusing wheel arches covered with sealant not allowing full inspection, both sides rear anti-roll bar has slight play in d-bushes, oil leak, brake pipes covered with sealant unable to assess

n/s/f lense covered with tape, n/s/f indicator lense slightly deteriorated, o/s/f indicator lense slightly deteroirated, rear registration plate slightly deteriorated,

Pass 17 Feb 2014 417,520 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2014 417,520 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2013 413,293 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 413,293 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

advise oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2012 410,986 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 410,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

advise emssion level

advise front indicator broken

advise n/s rear light lens b roken

advise oil leak

advise rear exhaust missing

Pass 14 Feb 2011 408,905 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front disc scored

offside of steering rack has play

Fail 14 Feb 2011 408,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

nearside front disc scored

offside of steering rack has play

Fail 15 Feb 2010 403,889 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise drivers seat ripped

advise engine oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2010 403,889 miles

advise engine oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advise drivers seat ripped

Pass 17 Feb 2009 401,738 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 401,738 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

advise engine oil leak

advise n/s rear anti roll bar link play

Pass 8 Feb 2008 396,678 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 396,678 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 382,440 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 382,402 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 370,613 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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3590 WD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 156,899 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 3590 WD, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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3590 WD is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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