Mercedes-Benz 308 D
White · Diesel · 1994 · 2,299 cc
K8 PPCMOT history
K8 PPC is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 4 Oct 1994. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 147,934 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 147,934 mi
- At MOT on 22 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,405 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K8 PPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 308 D
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 4 Oct 1994
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 22 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
K8 PPC was last recorded at 147,934 miles on 22 May 2024, 654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 147,280 miles · 2 Jun 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 654 miles
- Average per year
- 3,405 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 147,934 miles
- 2023 – 147,280 miles
- 2021 – 145,835 miles
- 2020 – 145,613 miles
- 2019 – 143,991 miles
- 2018 – 139,470 miles
- 2017 – 138,221 miles
- 2016 – 134,493 miles
- 2015 – 131,256 miles
- 2013 – 121,904 miles
- 2012 – 119,834 miles
- 2011 – 117,448 miles
- 2010 – 114,218 miles
- 2009 – 110,693 miles
- 2008 – 105,637 miles
- 2007 – 100,932 miles
- 2006 – 93,378 miles
- 2005 – 84,455 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass147,934 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Steering box leaking oil
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,934 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 147,934 miles
- Test number
- 421975525871
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail147,934 miles (+654)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,934 miles
- Test number
- 394807871722
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass147,280 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 147,280 miles
- Test number
- 411872084139
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail147,280 miles (+1,445)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,280 miles
- Test number
- 206910055521
- MajorFront Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass145,835 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 145,835 miles
- Test number
- 760251259494
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Fail145,835 miles (+222)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,835 miles
- Test number
- 599476529929
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Fail145,613 miles (+1,622)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,613 miles
- Test number
- 111808810794
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass143,991 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 143,991 miles
- Test number
- 520460917868
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Fail143,991 miles (+4,521)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,991 miles
- Test number
- 841992164499
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Pass139,470 miles (+1,249)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2019
- Odometer
- 139,470 miles
- Test number
- 244297038805
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,221 miles (+6)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2018
- Odometer
- 138,221 miles
- Test number
- 590096742743
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers on rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Fail138,215 miles (+3,722)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,215 miles
- Test number
- 306403604998
- FailureFront front brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing side (1.1.A.3a)
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad light (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d rubbers on rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Pass134,493 miles (+3,237)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 134,493 miles
- Test number
- 802190304072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,256 miles (+9,352)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 131,256 miles
- Test number
- 236648825422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,904 miles (+5)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 121,904 miles
- Test number
- 407056623243
- NoteCorrosion to front crossmember on off side front
Fail121,899 miles (+2,065)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,899 miles
- Test number
- 375949413461
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteCorrosion to front crossmember on off side front
Pass119,834 miles (+2,386)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 119,834 miles
- Test number
- 249328872229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,448 miles (+3,230)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 117,448 miles
- Test number
- 846721571227
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth front disc's badly worn
Pass114,218 miles (+8)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 114,218 miles
- Test number
- 252823770297
- NoteOffside front inner wing corroded (not structural)
Fail114,210 miles (+3,517)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,210 miles
- Test number
- 104581070293
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOffside front inner wing corroded (not structural)
Fail110,693 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,693 miles
- Test number
- 352888679422
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass110,693 miles (+5,056)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 110,693 miles
- Test number
- 800738779263
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass105,637 miles (+4,705)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 105,637 miles
- Test number
- 210787478295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass100,932 miles (+7,554)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 100,932 miles
- Test number
- 350688187228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,378 miles (+8,923)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 93,378 miles
- Test number
- 890706876218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,455 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 84,455 miles
- Test number
- 624383075200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K8 PPC
- Does K8 PPC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on K8 PPC expired on 1 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on K8 PPC?
- The MOT on K8 PPC expired on 1 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has K8 PPC done?
- K8 PPC was recorded at 147,934 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2024, an average of 3,405 miles a year.
- Has K8 PPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K8 PPC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on K8 PPC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K8 PPC find?
- K8 PPC passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front service brake binding but not excessively; steering box has seepage.
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