MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
242,006 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
slight play steering rack
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
oil leak
slight blow exhaust
slight play steering rack
battery loose
n/s/f indicator lense poor condition
o/s brake pipe flexi poor condition
oil leak
slight play o/s door lower hinge
slight play steering rack
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
batt loose
n/s and o/s front flexis starting to crack
slight play rear anti roll bar bushs
exhaust slight blow
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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S421 KRF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 S421 KRF, 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 S421 KRF registered?
S421 KRF is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 27 November 1998.
Is S421 KRF safe to buy?
The MOT history for S421 KRF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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