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F220 XVF

1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2404cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

251,759 mi
Last recorded251,759 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D169,334 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF220 XVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,404cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 251,759 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2025 251,755 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 251,749 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 251,744 miles

Nearside Front king pin has slight play

Offside Front king pin has slight play

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

under side corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2022 251,738 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight leak from steering box

Slight lift in both front king pin joints

Pass 12 Aug 2021 251,730 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel arch holed and corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides treads wearing to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Slight fluid leak at steering box

Slight lift in both front king pin joints

Fail 9 Aug 2021 251,728 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front pipe middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Wheel arch holed and corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides treads wearing to tread wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Slight fluid leak at steering box

Slight lift in both front king pin joints

Pass 13 Aug 2020 251,718 miles

Corrosion at both front inner wheel arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Step at floor corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill corroded at cab

Slight leak from steering box

Under body corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 14 Aug 2019 251,648 miles

Corroison at both front inner wheel arches

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake has slight bind

Offside Front Inner Step at floor corroded

Offside Front Outer Sill at cab corroded

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Under body corrosion to parts of chassis

Pass 22 Aug 2018 251,457 miles

general underside corrosion at chassis

slight play at both front king pin joints

Pass 9 Aug 2017 251,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.A.1)

front inner and outer sills/steps

Pass 18 Aug 2016 250,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front inner arch corroded not in P/A

offside front inner sill corroded not in P/A

slight play in both front king pin joints

Pass 24 Aug 2015 250,442 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 240,440 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 249,641 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside inner step corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 248,787 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 245,188 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 245,186 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 242,195 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 242,190 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 240,092 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 235,436 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s cab door lower section corroded badly

o/s and n/s cab wheel arches corroding

Fail 4 Aug 2009 235,434 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s cab door lower section corroded badly

o/s and n/s cab wheel arches corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2008

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 31 Jul 2008

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 221,988 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to rear no plate

Fail 18 Jun 2007 221,987 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight damage to rear no plate

Pass 4 Aug 2006 215,172 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 215,172 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

chassis corroded in places

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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F220 XVF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,404cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.2% with a typical mileage of 169,334 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 F220 XVF, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F220 XVF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 August 1988.

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