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KW53 VBA

2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

74,121 mi
Last recorded74,121 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D86,478 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 VBA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 74,121 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 74,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,991 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 73,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 73,796 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 73,425 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 73,368 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 73,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

All Steel Wheels Corroded and Flaking

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 72,279 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 72,233 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,074 miles

all 4 tyres are cracked and perished

both front outer sills are holed but out with prescribed areas

parking brake only just met the requirements;adjustment or repair necessary

vehicle has been adapted for a disabled driver and as such the steering wheel has been changed to a reduced size and can no longer accommodate a drivers airbag

Fail 7 Jun 2021 70,988 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box under drivers area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

all 4 tyres are cracked and perished

both front outer sills are holed but out with prescribed areas

parking brake only just met the requirements;adjustment or repair necessary

Pass 19 Aug 2019 69,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 65,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 65,216 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 65,192 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,103 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,742 miles

slight cuts in nearside rear tyre recommend replacement

Pass 25 Jun 2014 48,769 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 42,656 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,875 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 39,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,330 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 31,844 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 31,844 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,396 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,850 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 26,850 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 26,840 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake fluid low in master cylinder

customer remained in vehicle during test as vehicle has no driver's seat - wheel chair access only

Pass 22 Sep 2007 19,173 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 16,674 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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KW53 VBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 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 KW53 VBA, 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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KW53 VBA is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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