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S103 FUM

1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,000 mi
Last recorded247,000 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D153,694 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 247,000 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front roll bar bushes near wear limit

nsr door bottom rotton

osf ball joint on wear limit

osf brake pipe near corrosion limit/been cleaned and greased

Fail 22 Oct 2008 247,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf ball joint on wear limit

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front roll bar bushes near wear limit

nsr door bottom rotton

osf brake pipe near corrosion limit/been cleaned and greased

Pass 8 Aug 2007 241,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 234,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 234,622 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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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S103 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 153,694 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 S103 FUM, 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 27 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 S103 FUM registered?

S103 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 February 1999.

Is S103 FUM safe to buy?

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