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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

Blue and White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,299 cc

P352 VAMMOT history

P352 VAM is a blue and white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 1 Jun 1997. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 139,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2023
Mileage
139,962 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
107 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P352 VAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
Blue and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Jun 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

P352 VAM was last recorded at 139,962 miles on 2 Mar 2022, 392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,570 miles · 13 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
392 miles
Average per year
107 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,962 miles
  • 2019 – 139,570 miles
  • 2018 – 139,400 miles
  • 2016 – 139,326 miles
  • 2013 – 139,243 miles
  • 2012 – 139,192 miles
  • 2011 – 139,148 miles
  • 2009 – 139,045 miles
  • 2008 – 138,959 miles
  • 2007 – 138,287 miles
  • 2006 – 138,264 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,962 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,962 miles (+392)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,962 miles
    Test number
    688455268006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass139,570 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,570 miles
    Test number
    119566551346
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy advise to be inspected

  3. Fail139,563 miles (+163)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,563 miles
    Test number
    204429365669
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of seat base (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass139,400 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,400 miles
    Test number
    108154534485
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded o/s/f
    • AdvisoryFront discs worn
    • AdvisoryWipers don't self park

  5. Fail139,362 miles (+16)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,362 miles
    Test number
    783298359732
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  6. Fail139,346 miles (+20)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,346 miles
    Test number
    175230624594
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Pass139,326 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    139,326 miles
    Test number
    424481325311
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f lower balljoint

  8. Fail139,322 miles (+79)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,322 miles
    Test number
    367261540592
    • DangerousNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryChassis and underside are generally corroded
    • AdvisoryAll hub brake components are corroded, front and rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front flexi brake hoses are perished

  9. Pass139,243 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    139,243 miles
    Test number
    346234443300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass139,192 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    139,192 miles
    Test number
    329707082147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass139,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    139,148 miles
    Test number
    266224841182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail139,148 miles (+103)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,148 miles
    Test number
    806588601125
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass139,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    139,045 miles
    Test number
    952984179231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail139,045 miles (+86)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,045 miles
    Test number
    194982079201
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  15. Pass138,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    138,959 miles
    Test number
    172857708209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail138,959 miles (+3)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,959 miles
    Test number
    601077908293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail138,956 miles (+6)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,956 miles
    Test number
    483566008222
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail138,950 miles (+663)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,950 miles
    Test number
    692442798146
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  19. Pass138,287 miles (+23)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    138,287 miles
    Test number
    232221347462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass138,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    138,264 miles
    Test number
    510969806136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P352 VAM

Does P352 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P352 VAM expired on 1 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P352 VAM?
The MOT on P352 VAM expired on 1 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P352 VAM done?
P352 VAM was recorded at 139,962 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2022, an average of 107 miles a year.
Has P352 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P352 VAM has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on P352 VAM 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 P352 VAM find?
P352 VAM passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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