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S42 KOB

1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,438 mi
Last recorded193,438 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D153,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 193,438 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 173,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine miss fire

Fail 24 Jul 2007 173,608 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine misfire

Pass 27 Apr 2006 165,354 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 165,354 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front end damage front grill insecure

oil & coolant leak

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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S42 KOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White 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 S42 KOB, 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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S42 KOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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