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WV51 GKX

2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,674 mi
Last recorded209,674 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 GKX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 209,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

O/S & N/S Outer sills corroded.

O/S Body slightly corroded.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 206,983 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 206,983 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 202,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chasis has slight corrosion.

Fail 6 Feb 2014 203,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chasis has slight corrosion.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 198,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside door sill corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 194,121 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 194,121 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 188,803 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 188,803 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 183,451 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 183,431 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 177,858 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavily under sealed

Fail 30 Jul 2008 177,838 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

heavily under sealed

Pass 25 Jul 2007 171,755 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 147,872 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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WV51 GKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 166,059 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 WV51 GKX, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WV51 GKX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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