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S4 PFG

1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

51,459 mi
Last recorded51,459 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D153,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 PFG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 51,459 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 51,431 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 51,352 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear tailpipe badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 50,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 49,530 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 49,515 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 48,557 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,601 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 46,601 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 6 May 2014 45,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 42,219 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,171 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 40,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2011 38,103 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 35,594 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,435 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,699 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,840 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 25,764 miles

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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S4 PFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 S4 PFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S4 PFG registered?

S4 PFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S4 PFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 PFG shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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