
Mercedes-Benz 308 D
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc
S718 DOXMOT history
S718 DOX is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 893 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 893 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S718 DOX
- 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
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jan 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S718 DOX was last recorded at 893 miles on 20 Jun 2026, 255 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Sept 2020: 3 miles, lower than 154,215 miles on 30 Oct 2015.
- 10 May 2023: 58 miles, lower than 171 miles on 16 Jun 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 638 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 255 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 893 miles
- 2025 – 638 miles
- 2024 – 455 miles
- 2023 – 110 miles
- 2022 – 171 miles
- 2020 – 3 miles
- 2015 – 154,215 miles
- 2014 – 154,054 miles
- 2013 – 152,390 miles
- 2012 – 149,011 miles
- 2011 – 144,721 miles
- 2010 – 139,054 miles
- 2009 – 136,008 miles
- 2008 – 133,735 miles
- 2006 – 123,631 miles
- 2005 – 109,152 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front glow plug light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Damage to accelerator pedal
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass893 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 893 miles
- Test number
- 404547510668
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail893 miles (+255)3 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 893 miles
- Test number
- 896093715165
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass638 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 638 miles
- Test number
- 930694855254
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth accelerator pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAll underside heavily undersealed including brake pipes
Fail638 miles (+49)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 638 miles
- Test number
- 679919863079
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth accelerator pedal rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryAll underside heavily undersealed including brake pipes
Fail589 miles (+134)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 589 miles
- Test number
- 587575893463
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front glow plug light on constant
Pass455 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 455 miles
- Test number
- 507068923923
- AdvisoryOffside Front glow plug light on
Fail438 miles (+328)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 438 miles
- Test number
- 479618426665
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Position lamp not working n/s marker light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Inner Position lamp not working side marker inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front glow plug light on
Pass110 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 110 miles
- Test number
- 553984854498
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage to accelerator pedal
- AdvisoryFull underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryTiger seal used around previous welding
Fail58 miles (-113)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58 miles
- Test number
- 152790080891
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill behind wheel inside and outside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryDamage to accelerator pedal
- AdvisoryFull underneath of vehicle heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryTiger seal used around previous welding
Pass171 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 171 miles
- Test number
- 193450674768
- AdvisoryGlow plug light on
Fail141 miles (+138)1 dangerous9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141 miles
- Test number
- 885747093528
- DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorCentral Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired valance (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired full sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive side door deteriorated (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all-over corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAccelerator pedal slight damage
Pass3 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 3 miles
- Test number
- 738699019482
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryThrottle peddle broken
Fail3 miles (-154,212)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3 miles
- Test number
- 753613252233
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryThrottle peddle broken
Pass154,215 miles (+5)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 154,215 miles
- Test number
- 323734579357
- DangerousOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine coil light on
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play Both front end of racks (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear cross member excessively corroded
Fail154,210 miles (+156)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,210 miles
- Test number
- 158613900092
- DangerousOil leak
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryEngine coil light on
- AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play Both front end of racks (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear cross member excessively corroded
Pass154,054 miles (+79)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 154,054 miles
- Test number
- 158283394278
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail153,975 miles (+1,585)10 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,975 miles
- Test number
- 708529274284
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail152,390 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,390 miles
- Test number
- 575167383292
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass152,390 miles (+3,379)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 152,390 miles
- Test number
- 628397683233
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass149,011 miles (+4,290)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 149,011 miles
- Test number
- 315149582480
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBoth inner rack joints slight play.
- NoteOil leak
Pass144,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 144,721 miles
- Test number
- 576270091238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,721 miles (+5,667)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,721 miles
- Test number
- 698440491207
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass139,054 miles (+3,046)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 139,054 miles
- Test number
- 362559570475
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass136,008 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 136,008 miles
- Test number
- 783299989222
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail136,008 miles (+2,273)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,008 miles
- Test number
- 951529789247
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass133,735 miles (+1)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 133,735 miles
- Test number
- 740678998275
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteREAR LOADING DOORS HIDGES SPLIT AND LOOSE BUT CLOSES SECURELY?
Fail133,734 miles (+10,103)1 dangerous2 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,734 miles
- Test number
- 321117398234
- DangerousNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteREAR LOADING DOORS HIDGES SPLIT AND LOOSE BUT CLOSES SECURELY?
Pass123,631 miles (+14,479)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 123,631 miles
- Test number
- 583482956327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,152 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 109,152 miles
- Test number
- 941388645370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about S718 DOX
- Does S718 DOX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S718 DOX is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S718 DOX?
- The MOT on S718 DOX is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S718 DOX done?
- S718 DOX was recorded at 893 miles at its MOT on 20 Jun 2026.
- Has S718 DOX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S718 DOX has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on S718 DOX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S718 DOX find?
- S718 DOX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2026 with 10 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; fuel pipe/s corroded; gearbox mounting defective, and 7 more.
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