MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
274,370 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
both outer seat belt surrounds missing not effecting there use or safety
hole o/s sill body not in criteria
n/s/f tyre wearing inner outer edges
o/s/r tyre close to limit has cuts not to cords
rear light lenses damaged no white light
various corrosion topside underneth various places
various tyres have cuts not to cords/ perishing marks on sidewalls
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
both outer seat belt surrounds missing not effecting there use or safety
hole o/s sill body not in criteria
n/s/f tyre wearing inner outer edges
o/s/r tyre close to limit has cuts not to cords
rear light lenses damaged no white light
various corrosion topside underneth various places
various tyres have cuts not to cords/ perishing marks on sidewalls
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner outter edges
oil leak
slight play both front wheel bearings
various brake pipes corroding
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner outter edges
oil leak
slight play both front wheel bearings
various brake pipes corroding
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
ADVISED.NEARSIDE FRONT SEATBELT BUCKLE AND DRIVER SEATBELT BUCKLE COVER MISSING.NEARSIDE HEADLAMP PATERN SLIGHTLY DISTORTED.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
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R118 WUY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R118 WUY, 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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R118 WUY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1998.
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