Mercedes-Benz 308 D
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc
S815 FTOMOT history
S815 FTO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 223,886 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 223,886 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,111 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S815 FTO
- 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
- 29 Sept 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S815 FTO was last recorded at 223,886 miles on 7 Jan 2024, 3,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 220,077 miles · 12 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 3,809 miles
- Average per year
- 5,111 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 223,886 miles
- 2021 – 220,077 miles
- 2016 – 218,862 miles
- 2015 – 216,234 miles
- 2014 – 211,488 miles
- 2013 – 209,199 miles
- 2010 – 179,011 miles
- 2009 – 168,153 miles
- 2008 – 155,570 miles
- 2006 – 133,721 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass223,886 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,886 miles (+3,809)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 223,886 miles
- Test number
- 743643475779
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass220,077 miles (+1,215)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 220,077 miles
- Test number
- 227492032915
- AdvisoryHand brake travel
- AdvisoryOuter sills coroded
- AdvisoryUnder body corroded
Pass218,862 miles (+2,628)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 218,862 miles
- Test number
- 599164012928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,234 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 216,234 miles
- Test number
- 786055889837
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes
- AdvisoryHand brake as no reserve travel
Fail216,234 miles (+4,746)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,234 miles
- Test number
- 940621834023
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to brake pipes
- AdvisoryHand brake as no reserve travel
Pass211,488 miles (+2,289)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 211,488 miles
- Test number
- 707710014270
- NoteBoth nearside front seatbelt stalk outer shrouds missing
Fail209,199 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,199 miles
- Test number
- 376451823418
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass209,199 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 209,199 miles
- Test number
- 855611323235
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 418666712229
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 455653011206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,011 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 179,011 miles
- Test number
- 883860400283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,011 miles (+10,858)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,011 miles
- Test number
- 190130000288
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass168,153 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 168,153 miles
- Test number
- 274567799499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,138 miles (+12,568)1 dangerous10 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,138 miles
- Test number
- 833117069141
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNear side rear marker light not working
Pass155,570 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 155,570 miles
- Test number
- 852850588069
- 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)
Fail155,569 miles (+21,848)13 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,569 miles
- Test number
- 840948878048
- FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureCentre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass133,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 133,721 miles
- Test number
- 283183846122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,721 miles11 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,721 miles
- Test number
- 381718136121
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureInner Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- NoteStone chip on screen
Questions about S815 FTO
- Does S815 FTO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S815 FTO expired on 6 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S815 FTO?
- The MOT on S815 FTO expired on 6 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S815 FTO done?
- S815 FTO was recorded at 223,886 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2024, an average of 5,111 miles a year.
- Has S815 FTO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S815 FTO has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2015.
- Has the mileage on S815 FTO 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 S815 FTO find?
- S815 FTO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; oil leak, but not excessive.
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