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RFX 446W

2006 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

184,308 mi
Last recorded184,308 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFX 446W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 184,308 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front Bumper Inner Skin (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill/ Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill/ Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 183,022 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 181,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front compartment corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front battery compartment corroded but not within prescribed area

no reverse light

Fail 11 May 2020 181,092 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front compartment corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Front battery compartment corroded but not within prescribed area

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

no reverse light

Pass 11 May 2017 181,081 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill pannel corroded but not within prescried area

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

Offside Front outer sill pannel corroded but not within prescried area

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 181,075 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front outer sill pannel corroded but not within prescried area

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

Offside Front outer sill pannel corroded but not within prescried area

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 177,776 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 177,776 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2009 177,767 miles

near side front tyre side wall perrishing

Fail 19 May 2009 177,767 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

near side front tyre side wall perrishing

Fail 23 Apr 2009 177,755 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger seat belt is too short to be used correctly.

Pass 7 May 2008 175,901 miles

O/S/R outer side light inop.

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

Slight play in O/S and N/S king pins.

Fail 7 May 2008 175,901 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/R outer side light inop.

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

Slight play in O/S and N/S king pins.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 168,611 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 168,592 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 167,493 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 167,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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RFX 446W is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 RFX 446W, 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 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RFX 446W is a 2006 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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