MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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baffles in silencer noisey
steering rack boots twisted
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
baffles in silencer noisey
both steering rack gaiters twisted
extensive outr body corrosion
front brake hoses cracked
oil leak
radiator mounting panel corroded
Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
extensive outer body corrosion
front brake hoses cracked
oil leak
radiator mounting panel corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres bald on edges
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear tyres bald on edges
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake hoses cracked
n/s/f indicator slightly white
rear tyres low on tread
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
mainline cable corroded
rear anti roll bar bushes worn
both rear tyres worn near to treadbars
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside steering rack arm worn
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both steering rack arms severly worn
brake compensator linkage broken
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both steering rack arms severly worn
brake compensator linkage broken
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes 208D SWB?
Based on 1,464 MOT tests across 294 vehicles.
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S305 GSG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.7% with a typical mileage of 128,001 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 208D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 230 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S305 GSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mercedes 208D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes 208D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S305 GSG is a 1998 Mercedes 208D SWB, first registered on 16 December 1998.
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