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X569 BAK

2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,195 mi
Last recorded114,195 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX569 BAK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 114,195 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 111,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 103,508 miles

All brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 9 Jul 2022 102,236 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout vehicle** (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 102,230 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting OUTER SIL THROUGHOUT LENGTH OF VEHICLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR MOST LEAFSPRING MOUNTING (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting THROUGH OUT INNER SILL FRONT TO REAR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SEVERAL SECTIONS THROUGHOUT OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR MOST LEAFSPRING MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Throughout vehicle** (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 99,218 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 96,741 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 90,337 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 87,488 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 85,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,406 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 84,360 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 81,216 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit front and rear slight uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 77,584 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 77,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,646 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,293 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 65,238 miles

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

front discs slightly corroded

n/s/r hub seal slight leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 62,168 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,774 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 58,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,550 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 34,355 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,148 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 39,721 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 39,721 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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X569 BAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X569 BAK, 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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X569 BAK is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 January 2001.

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