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LX04 FRK

2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,474 mi
Last recorded112,474 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D86,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 FRK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,474 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 112,369 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working Middle lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach Also damaged on inner side wall. (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 4th row ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3rd row ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 96,939 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second to last row outer seats. ()

Pass 6 Dec 2018 78,265 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,571 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

sml oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2017 67,468 miles

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

sml oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2016 64,597 miles

Front brake disc worn & lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Dec 2016 64,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc worn & lipped

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 57,179 miles

BOTH SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC LOW

BOTH SIDE REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

Pass 8 Dec 2014 50,235 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 45,926 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 45,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,998 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Sep 2010 28,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 28,583 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 23,546 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 18,624 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,829 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 7,827 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 7,802 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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LX04 FRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX04 FRK, 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 LX04 FRK registered?

LX04 FRK is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 29 July 2004.

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