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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 308d

3 vehicles · 29 completed MOT tests analysed
55%
MOT pass rate

Based on 3 Mercedes-benz 308d vehicles and 29 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 308d has an overall 55% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 174,617 miles.

3
Vehicles
29
MOT tests
569
Avg miles / year
5.9
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 308d problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 308d MOT tests:

  • Other38%
  • Lamps & electrical17%
  • Body & structure11%
  • Brakes10%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
  • Steering8%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%
  • Visibility2%

Mercedes-benz 308d pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate

Fuel types: Diesel (3)

Most common Mercedes-benz 308d MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 308d MOT tests:

  1. Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)) (6 times)
  2. Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (4 times)
  3. Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
  5. Front Indicator switch faulty indicator stick (4.4.2 (a) (i)) (3 times)
  6. Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) (3 times)
  7. Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
  8. Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Bulkhead, rusted but not weakened (6.1.B.2) (3 times)
  9. Offside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2) (3 times)
  10. Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) (2 times)
  11. Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b) (2 times)
  12. rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3) (2 times)
  13. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  14. front tyres 12 years old (2 times)
  15. Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) (2 times)

Mercedes-benz 308d pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2017 1 1 100% 13,747
1995 1 14 43% 303,936
1990 1 14 64% 206,170

Mercedes-benz 308d reliability FAQ

Across 3 Mercedes-benz 308d vehicles in our MOT data, 55% pass the MOT (a 45% failure rate), with about 5.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 308d MOT issues are: Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)); Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)).

The typical Mercedes-benz 308d in our data has covered around 174,617 miles.

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