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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,300 cc

S819 BUFMOT history

S819 BUF is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 9 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 55,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
55,098 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S819 BUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
308 D
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S819 BUF was last recorded at 55,098 miles on 20 May 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,096 miles · 19 May 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,098 miles
  • 2025 – 48,661 miles
  • 2024 – 42,536 miles
  • 2023 – 34,602 miles
  • 2021 – 34,176 miles
  • 2020 – 34,111 miles
  • 2019 – 33,873 miles
  • 2018 – 33,377 miles
  • 2017 – 32,340 miles
  • 2016 – 31,112 miles
  • 2015 – 29,776 miles
  • 2014 – 28,404 miles
  • 2013 – 27,200 miles
  • 2012 – 25,744 miles
  • 2011 – 24,294 miles
  • 2010 – 22,885 miles
  • 2009 – 21,746 miles
  • 2008 – 20,362 miles
  • 2007 – 19,009 miles
  • 2006 – 17,886 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,098 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,098 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    55,098 miles
    Test number
    846369704627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Fail55,096 miles (+6,435)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,096 miles
    Test number
    456455170148
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CORRODED AND HOLED ATCENTER SECTION (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass48,661 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    48,661 miles
    Test number
    347230644966
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail48,660 miles (+6,124)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,660 miles
    Test number
    439015022828
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S & O/S (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass42,536 miles (+7,934)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    42,536 miles
    Test number
    831560445040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass34,602 miles (+426)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    34,602 miles
    Test number
    809864028920
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,176 miles (+65)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,176 miles
    Test number
    988518477292
    • MinorEmergency exit window 'break glass' hammer missing (9.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,111 miles (+238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    433299853244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass33,873 miles (+496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,873 miles
    Test number
    934440300027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass33,377 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,377 miles
    Test number
    281551812788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is perishing on the inner sidewall

  11. Pass33,369 miles (+1,029)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,369 miles
    Test number
    107812594089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is perishing on the inner sidewall

  12. Pass32,340 miles (+1,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    32,340 miles
    Test number
    164882381616
    • 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)

  13. Pass31,112 miles (+1,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,112 miles
    Test number
    783754122809
    • 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)

  14. Pass29,776 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,776 miles
    Test number
    646673968779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,404 miles (+1,204)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    28,404 miles
    Test number
    555628214235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass27,200 miles (+1,456)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    27,200 miles
    Test number
    318414233401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass25,744 miles (+1,450)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,744 miles
    Test number
    628946022241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    24,294 miles
    Test number
    395448821431
    • 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)

  19. Fail24,294 miles (+1,409)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,294 miles
    Test number
    886258721232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)

  20. Pass22,885 miles (+1,139)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    22,885 miles
    Test number
    432660710263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,746 miles (+1,384)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    21,746 miles
    Test number
    780103339280
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing in centre of tread.

  22. Pass20,362 miles (+1,353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    20,362 miles
    Test number
    734924738234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass19,009 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    19,009 miles
    Test number
    740058917256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,886 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    17,886 miles
    Test number
    722453236277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,885 miles1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,885 miles
    Test number
    481870336284
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S819 BUF

Does S819 BUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S819 BUF is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S819 BUF?
The MOT on S819 BUF is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S819 BUF done?
S819 BUF was recorded at 55,098 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,884 miles a year.
Has S819 BUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S819 BUF has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S819 BUF 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 S819 BUF find?
S819 BUF passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.

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