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R103 WLP

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,840 mi
Last recorded143,840 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR103 WLP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 143,840 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2012 143,830 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 139,272 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 137,116 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 137,103 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 132,952 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 12,086 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 108,291 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 94,417 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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R103 WLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R103 WLP, 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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What year was R103 WLP registered?

R103 WLP is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 25 June 1998.

Is R103 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R103 WLP 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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