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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

S744 RKLMOT history

S744 RKL is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 18 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
196,037 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,059 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S744 RKL
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
18 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S744 RKL was last recorded at 196,037 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,721 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
2,059 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,037 miles
  • 2025 – 195,721 miles
  • 2024 – 195,609 miles
  • 2023 – 195,292 miles
  • 2022 – 195,184 miles
  • 2021 – 195,029 miles
  • 2019 – 192,097 miles
  • 2018 – 183,213 miles
  • 2017 – 170,899 miles
  • 2016 – 161,421 miles
  • 2015 – 160,777 miles
  • 2014 – 159,563 miles
  • 2013 – 157,158 miles
  • 2012 – 155,059 miles
  • 2011 – 154,147 miles
  • 2010 – 153,477 miles
  • 2005 – 153,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,037 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack slight noise
  • AdvisoryRear Both sides, underbody sealant applied

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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Air box noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside park brake lower effort then offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,037 miles (+316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    196,037 miles
    Test number
    460382494404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack slight noise
    • AdvisoryRear Both sides, underbody sealant applied

  2. Pass195,721 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    195,721 miles
    Test number
    978845713347
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body applied underseal (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  3. Pass195,609 miles (+317)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    195,609 miles
    Test number
    710271321466
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,292 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    195,292 miles
    Test number
    463385044122
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAir box noisy

  5. Fail195,292 miles (+108)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,292 miles
    Test number
    341770196817
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour n/s and o/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAir box noisy

  6. Pass195,184 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    195,184 miles
    Test number
    542953451024
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outers sills corroded
    • AdvisoryAir box noisy
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  7. Fail195,184 miles (+155)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,184 miles
    Test number
    579984702085
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner and outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner and outers sills corroded
    • AdvisoryAir box noisy
    • AdvisoryLong hand brake travel

  8. Pass195,029 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    195,029 miles
    Test number
    217167651325
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front disc brake corroded inner face
    • AdvisoryHand brake efficiency just passed
    • AdvisorySills corroded in some areas

  9. Fail195,029 miles (+176)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,029 miles
    Test number
    700247568201
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front disc brake corroded inner face
    • AdvisorySills corroded in some areas

  10. Fail194,853 miles (+2,756)5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,853 miles
    Test number
    544010368681
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure u bolts (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement fronts and rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel stud holes worn !!!!!!!
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror view to rear could be better
    • AdvisoryOffside Front disc brake corroded
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded and holed both sides

  11. Pass192,097 miles (+8,884)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    192,097 miles
    Test number
    879851326047
    • AdvisoryBoth sills very rusty
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryWiper switch damaged but works

  12. Pass183,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    183,213 miles
    Test number
    856576178834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Fail183,213 miles (+12,314)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,213 miles
    Test number
    998272236862
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade

  14. Pass170,899 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,899 miles
    Test number
    143880747415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail170,863 miles (+9,442)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,863 miles
    Test number
    558480268224
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass161,421 miles (+644)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    161,421 miles
    Test number
    308758984967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass160,777 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    160,777 miles
    Test number
    727510007043
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake lower effort then offside

  18. Fail160,761 miles (+1,198)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,761 miles
    Test number
    523318887269
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake lower effort then offside

  19. Pass159,563 miles (+2,405)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    159,563 miles
    Test number
    388906744447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass157,158 miles (+2,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    157,158 miles
    Test number
    668626243276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Pass155,059 miles (+912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    155,059 miles
    Test number
    628321152273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  22. Pass154,147 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    154,147 miles
    Test number
    346621051444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass153,477 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    153,477 miles
    Test number
    610481150291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail153,477 miles (+12)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,477 miles
    Test number
    614740950228
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass153,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    153,465 miles
    Test number
    120429035330
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S744 RKL

Does S744 RKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S744 RKL is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S744 RKL?
The MOT on S744 RKL is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S744 RKL done?
S744 RKL was recorded at 196,037 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 2,059 miles a year.
Has S744 RKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S744 RKL has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S744 RKL 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 S744 RKL find?
S744 RKL passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front inner steering rack slight noise; rear both sides, underbody sealant applied.

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