MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,311 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
passenger door not opening from outside passenger seat insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D829 VTV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.8% with a typical mileage of 174,391 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 D829 VTV, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was D829 VTV registered?
D829 VTV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1987.
Is D829 VTV safe to buy?
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