MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,095 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
handbrake just passing MOT minimum
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
had brake effort low at the n/s/r
slight play in the steering rack
some other brake flexy hoses starting to crack
some wear in the front anti roll bar bushes and drop links
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S254 ESG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 156,899 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 S254 ESG, 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 28 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 S254 ESG registered?
S254 ESG is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 28 September 1998.
Is S254 ESG safe to buy?
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