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GP04 AEV

2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

210,982 mi
Last recorded210,982 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D86,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 AEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 210,982 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 210,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release lever missing (3.1.3c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 205,481 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and n/s (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

jacking points corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 205,480 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating and n/s (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and n/s (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

jacking points corroded

oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2014 200,857 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Lower sills have slight corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2013 195,618 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 195,618 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 189,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 189,840 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 182,262 miles

corrosion forming on front floor pan

corrosion forming on sill panels

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Oct 2010 169,066 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 160,310 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 148,276 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 130,911 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 130,909 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 108,404 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 76,844 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 68,094 miles

advise offside mirror cracked

Fail 28 Mar 2006 64,096 miles

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

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

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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GP04 AEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GP04 AEV, 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 GP04 AEV registered?

GP04 AEV is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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