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S592 XPU

1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

182,338 mi
Last recorded182,338 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D153,694 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS592 XPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 182,338 miles

Front brake discs in bad condition ( brake test pass ).

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate in bad condition ( still readable ).

Fail 21 Oct 2010 182,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Front brake discs in bad condition ( brake test pass ).

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

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate in bad condition ( still readable ).

Pass 23 Oct 2009 178,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight play both sides of steering

steering noisy

Fail 22 Oct 2009 178,978 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

slight play both sides of steering

steering noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2008 174,998 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 173,288 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 172,812 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 172,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 166,130 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2005 166,052 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S592 XPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S592 XPU, 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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S592 XPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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