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R729 WGY

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,506 mi
Last recorded75,506 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 WGY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 75,506 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 75,506 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 75,402 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 75,402 miles

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

dents on n/s & o/s body panles

sliding door handle missing

Pass 16 May 2008 71,027 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 71,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2007 65,966 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 65,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2006 62,072 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 62,059 miles

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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R729 WGY 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 R729 WGY, 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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R729 WGY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 23 June 1998.

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