MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
265,800 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
throttle pedal damaged
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N182 FOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 169,502 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 N182 FOO, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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N182 FOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 May 1996.
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