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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

S59 DAEMOT history

S59 DAE is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 219,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
219,404 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
15 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S59 DAE
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
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S59 DAE was last recorded at 219,404 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,404 miles · 21 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 219,404 miles
  • 2024 – 219,333 miles
  • 2022 – 219,309 miles
  • 2021 – 219,223 miles
  • 2020 – 219,218 miles
  • 2019 – 218,742 miles
  • 2017 – 218,123 miles
  • 2014 – 216,125 miles
  • 2013 – 215,717 miles
  • 2012 – 213,884 miles
  • 2011 – 211,379 miles
  • 2010 – 210,351 miles
  • 2008 – 205,041 miles
  • 2006 – 162,485 miles
  • 2005 – 134,835 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,404 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,404 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    219,404 miles
    Test number
    626074240517
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail219,404 miles (+7)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,404 miles
    Test number
    997731013624
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail219,397 miles (+64)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,397 miles
    Test number
    389447792757
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass219,333 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    219,333 miles
    Test number
    169041506028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail219,322 miles (+13)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,322 miles
    Test number
    216159848907
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass219,309 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    219,309 miles
    Test number
    370033657646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail219,307 miles (+9)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,307 miles
    Test number
    603743230653
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))

  8. Fail219,298 miles (+75)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,298 miles
    Test number
    328904706069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

  9. Pass219,223 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    219,223 miles
    Test number
    638670057053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail219,218 miles (+476)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,218 miles
    Test number
    515036748483
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

  11. Pass218,742 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    218,742 miles
    Test number
    928796510690
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail218,735 miles (+612)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,735 miles
    Test number
    848192832935
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass218,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    218,123 miles
    Test number
    677915026599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail218,123 miles (+1,998)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,123 miles
    Test number
    567864389336
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass216,125 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    216,125 miles
    Test number
    696989414307
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral heavy surface corrosion to both inner sills

  16. Fail216,125 miles (+408)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,125 miles
    Test number
    436699114416
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteGeneral heavy surface corrosion to both inner sills

  17. Pass215,717 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    215,717 miles
    Test number
    878966853239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail215,710 miles (+1,826)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,710 miles
    Test number
    907709643209
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass213,884 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    213,884 miles
    Test number
    647826712223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail213,871 miles (+2,492)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,871 miles
    Test number
    238194912256
    • FailureBrake valve damaged (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass211,379 miles (+4)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    211,379 miles
    Test number
    219506311277
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail211,375 miles (+1,024)10 failures11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,375 miles
    Test number
    516320811250
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTowbar fixing obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass210,351 miles (+5,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    210,351 miles
    Test number
    940362030160
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass205,041 miles (+4,702)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    205,041 miles
    Test number
    882231768205
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLift in both side front lower ball joints
    • NoteVin plate covered by timber structure

  25. Pass200,339 miles (+7)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    200,339 miles
    Test number
    922958508136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront screen damaged outside swept zone
    • NoteOffside front indicator lens cover missing

  26. Fail200,332 miles (+37,847)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,332 miles
    Test number
    854349698020
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront screen damaged outside swept zone
    • NoteOffside front indicator lens cover missing

  27. Pass162,485 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    162,485 miles
    Test number
    430600336209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded

  28. Fail162,485 miles (+27,650)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,485 miles
    Test number
    561720336225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteBrake pipes slightly corroded

  29. Pass134,835 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    134,835 miles
    Test number
    213287915200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteCover missing offside front indicator

Questions about S59 DAE

Does S59 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S59 DAE is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S59 DAE?
The MOT on S59 DAE is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S59 DAE done?
S59 DAE was recorded at 219,404 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,159 miles a year.
Has S59 DAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S59 DAE has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S59 DAE 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 S59 DAE find?
S59 DAE passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive.

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