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SL53 NYA

2003 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,670 mi
Last recorded55,670 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 NYA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2008 55,670 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 46,321 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 46,321 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside rear light unit end cap missing

Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,399 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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SL53 NYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL53 NYA, 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 23 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 SL53 NYA registered?

SL53 NYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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