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R737 SJH

1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

217,948 mi
Last recorded217,948 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 SJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 217,948 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2024 212,901 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2023 208,549 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2022 203,265 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 198,062 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

general underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 194,668 miles

general underside corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2019 189,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 184,993 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 179,495 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 175,999 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 171,798 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 171,798 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

underseal obscuring vision to underside

Pass 17 Oct 2013 168,420 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

slight corrosion to exhaust

underseal obscuring vision to underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 166,192 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 166,192 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

underseal on underside obscuring vision to brake pipes

Pass 12 Oct 2011 163,475 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 163,475 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 159,173 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 159,173 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 157,184 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 155,972 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 155,972 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 152,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake levaer near end of travel

Pass 1 Jun 2006 145,748 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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R737 SJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 167,956 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 R737 SJH, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R737 SJH is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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