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S524 SEY

1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Multi-colour Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,710 mi
Last recorded197,710 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D153,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS524 SEY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1999
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2009 197,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s forward marker lamps not working

wear in steering rack end bushes to tie rods

Fail 29 Jun 2009 197,710 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s and o/s forward marker lamps not working

wear in steering rack end bushes to tie rods

Pass 7 Jan 2008 169,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 7 Jan 2008 169,918 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 12 Dec 2006 143,149 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 124,712 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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S524 SEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Multi-colour with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S524 SEY, 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

How do I check the history of S524 SEY?

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What year was S524 SEY registered?

S524 SEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S524 SEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S524 SEY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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