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L10 FTA

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

272,240 mi
Last recorded272,240 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 272,240 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 270,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 266,907 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 266,906 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 264,728 miles

o/s/r bumber end cap m issing

Pass 6 Mar 2013 260,778 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 257,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 254,007 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 254,006 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 May 2010 248,976 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 241,661 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 241,660 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2008 232,149 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 218,468 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 218,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 203,362 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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L10 FTA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 156,899 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 L10 FTA, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L10 FTA is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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