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Mercedes-Benz 308 D

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,299 cc

S824 FTOMOT history

S824 FTO is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 29 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 258,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Dec 2026
Mileage
258,871 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S824 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 valid until 3 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S824 FTO was last recorded at 258,871 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,863 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 258,871 miles
  • 2023 – 257,029 miles
  • 2022 – 255,238 miles
  • 2021 – 254,313 miles
  • 2020 – 253,527 miles
  • 2019 – 252,087 miles
  • 2018 – 248,913 miles
  • 2017 – 245,668 miles
  • 2016 – 242,304 miles
  • 2015 – 238,770 miles
  • 2014 – 235,369 miles
  • 2013 – 232,673 miles
  • 2012 – 228,473 miles
  • 2011 – 224,871 miles
  • 2010 – 221,899 miles
  • 2009 – 220,749 miles
  • 2008 – 218,707 miles
  • 2007 – 216,264 miles
  • 2006 – 214,007 miles
  • 2005 – 211,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,871 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear brake back plates show slight oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 13 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,871 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    258,871 miles
    Test number
    998148337488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass258,863 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    258,863 miles
    Test number
    567331875308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass257,029 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    257,029 miles
    Test number
    380153849360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail257,028 miles (+1,790)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,028 miles
    Test number
    958469077537
    • MajorBrake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass255,238 miles (+925)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    255,238 miles
    Test number
    423532181520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass254,313 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    254,313 miles
    Test number
    644421914502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass253,527 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    253,527 miles
    Test number
    420731257278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass252,087 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    252,087 miles
    Test number
    377089097864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail252,079 miles (+9)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,079 miles
    Test number
    986089400011
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail252,070 miles (+3,157)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,070 miles
    Test number
    327997895650
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer and inner sill separated. Outer wheel arch can be seen to separate from inner. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body/valance within 30cm of rearmost leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/sill within 30cm of front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Body/valance within 30cm of leaf spring mounting. Corrosion to mounting itself also (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch/sill within 30cm of front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass248,913 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    248,913 miles
    Test number
    510098983010
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears only slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to a repair on nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inside shoulder, shows signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil end oil seals seeping slightly

  12. Fail248,913 miles (+3,245)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,913 miles
    Test number
    887716182060
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears only slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion to a repair on nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inside shoulder, shows signs of perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle oil end oil seals seeping slightly

  13. Pass245,668 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    245,668 miles
    Test number
    571664529940
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates show slight oil leak

  14. Fail245,666 miles (+3,362)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,666 miles
    Test number
    387749061571
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates show slight oil leak

  15. Pass242,304 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    242,304 miles
    Test number
    136471178277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail242,297 miles (+3,527)14 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,297 miles
    Test number
    699420641894
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to rear sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings to rear sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  17. Pass238,770 miles (+3,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    238,770 miles
    Test number
    523678404593
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded compensator to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r hub oil seal leaking slightly

  18. Pass235,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    235,369 miles
    Test number
    749505694207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail235,369 miles (+2,696)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,369 miles
    Test number
    899264094261
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail232,673 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,673 miles
    Test number
    288027883264
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass232,673 miles (+4,200)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    232,673 miles
    Test number
    559137283281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass228,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    228,473 miles
    Test number
    328710002371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail228,473 miles (+3,602)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,473 miles
    Test number
    339157492429
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass224,871 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    224,871 miles
    Test number
    228021891232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass221,899 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    221,899 miles
    Test number
    224464090250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass220,749 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    220,749 miles
    Test number
    801174499207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass218,707 miles (+2,443)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    218,707 miles
    Test number
    201035298202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass216,264 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    216,264 miles
    Test number
    274719297228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass214,007 miles (+2,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    214,007 miles
    Test number
    271387296238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass211,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    211,840 miles
    Test number
    223986685256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about S824 FTO

Does S824 FTO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S824 FTO is valid until 3 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S824 FTO?
The MOT on S824 FTO is valid until 3 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S824 FTO done?
S824 FTO was recorded at 258,871 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,335 miles a year.
Has S824 FTO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S824 FTO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on S824 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 S824 FTO find?
S824 FTO passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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