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GP04 AEW

2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,797 mi
Last recorded135,797 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D86,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 135,797 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 129,089 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 129,089 miles

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

brake padel rubber slightly split

Pass 11 Jun 2008 116,506 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

front brake discs heavily worn

nearside front tyre on limit on edges

offside front tyre on limit inner edge

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Pass 11 Jun 2007 100,770 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,989 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 95,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 90,976 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 87,376 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AEW is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP04 AEW registered?

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

Is GP04 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP04 AEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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