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S460 RBH

1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

254,160 mi
Last recorded254,160 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D153,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2008 254,160 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 254,028 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 226,869 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 226,869 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 206,760 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 206,577 miles

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

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

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

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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S460 RBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S460 RBH, 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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What year was S460 RBH registered?

S460 RBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S460 RBH safe to buy?

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