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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,300 cc

R720 HNEMOT history

R720 HNE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 116,010 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
116,010 km
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,416 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 HNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 HNE was last recorded at 116,010 km on 15 Jul 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,010 km · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
2,416 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,010 km
  • 2025 – 115,123 km
  • 2023 – 112,676 km
  • 2017 – 97,619 km
  • 2013 – 84,482 km
  • 2011 – 81,136 km
  • 2010 – 78,941 km
  • 2009 – 76,423 km
  • 2006 – 66,531 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,010 km
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr pipe from exhaust manifold

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,010 km1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    116,010 km
    Test number
    121783725761
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,010 km (+887)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,010 km
    Test number
    911504325390
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,123 km1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    115,123 km
    Test number
    999651577538
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail115,123 km (+2,447)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,123 km
    Test number
    630670109761
    • Repaired at testExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass112,676 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    112,676 km
    Test number
    731105615306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,730 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    110,730 miles
    Test number
    458695261549
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr pipe from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail110,727 miles (+1,963)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,727 miles
    Test number
    885477976652
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Egr pipe from exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass108,764 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,764 miles
    Test number
    135842591697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass106,430 miles (+3,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,430 miles
    Test number
    174028771593
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass103,293 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,293 miles
    Test number
    536668776202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass99,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    99,368 miles
    Test number
    937897477180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,619 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    97,619 km
    Test number
    136634909265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,648 miles (+6,813)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,648 miles
    Test number
    695036878066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    328991255000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,835 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    787871455093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass84,482 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    84,482 km
    Test number
    385615873107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,088 miles
    Test number
    166325562273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,136 km (+2,195)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    81,136 km
    Test number
    665727441118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,941 km
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,941 km
    Test number
    331590230190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail78,941 km (+2,518)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,941 km
    Test number
    564780930125
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass76,423 km
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    76,423 km
    Test number
    393404819108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail76,392 miles (+3,109)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,392 miles
    Test number
    893780219131
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass73,283 miles (+4,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,283 miles
    Test number
    641452008105
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass69,253 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,253 miles
    Test number
    652377207164
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front seats worn/play
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall damaged
    • NoteSteering rack worn/play/noisy

  25. Pass66,531 km2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    66,531 km
    Test number
    863150226047
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack noise

Questions about R720 HNE

Does R720 HNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R720 HNE is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R720 HNE?
The MOT on R720 HNE is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R720 HNE done?
R720 HNE was recorded at 116,010 km at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,416 km a year.
Has R720 HNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 HNE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on R720 HNE 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 R720 HNE find?
R720 HNE passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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