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R133 AET

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

146,391 mi
Last recorded146,391 miles
Recorded on11 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2013 146,391 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 146,389 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 138,359 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 131,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

drivers door difficult to close

Pass 30 Sep 2009 126,880 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 122,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both sides front tyres sidewalls cracking.

Pass 27 Sep 2007 117,821 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 113,006 miles

lift in nearside bottom ball joint

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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R133 AET is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R133 AET, 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 R133 AET registered?

R133 AET is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R133 AET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 AET shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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