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RTT 786W

2005 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,791 mi
Last recorded41,791 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz 308 D107,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTT 786W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 41,791 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 41,474 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 41,158 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 40,523 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 39,929 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 39,080 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 39,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 38,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,498 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres cracking on side wall

exhaust corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2013 37,497 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres cracking on side wall

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,223 miles

front tyres cracking on walls

Pass 24 May 2010 35,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2010 35,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 34,780 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 34,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 33,646 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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RTT 786W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 107,035 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 RTT 786W, 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 21 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 RTT 786W registered?

RTT 786W is a 2005 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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