MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
269,192 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
chassis has some rust and corossion but still meets mot standards
rear brake pipes have some rust present
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
chassis has some rust and corossion but still meets mot standards
rear brake pipes have some rust present
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear chassis sections have surface rust present
all link rods have some play at rubbers
rear chassis sections are rusty but still meets mot standards......
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
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S136 XBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 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 S136 XBA, 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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S136 XBA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 3 February 1999.
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