
Mercedes-Benz 308 D
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,300 cc
S83 DAEMOT history
S83 DAE is a blue diesel Mercedes-Benz 308 D first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 147,155 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 24 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 147,155 mi
- At MOT on 18 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S83 DAE
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 24 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Jan 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
S83 DAE was last recorded at 147,155 miles on 18 Jan 2024, 6,957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 140,198 miles · 23 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,957 miles
- Average per year
- 8,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 147,155 miles
- 2023 – 140,198 miles
- 2022 – 133,243 miles
- 2021 – 126,808 miles
- 2020 – 118,779 miles
- 2019 – 110,168 miles
- 2018 – 103,261 miles
- 2017 – 94,297 miles
- 2016 – 87,702 miles
- 2015 – 78,953 miles
- 2014 – 74,261 miles
- 2011 – 72,915 miles
- 2010 – 72,335 miles
- 2009 – 59,257 miles
- 2008 – 43,917 miles
- 2007 – 29,622 miles
- 2006 – 20,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades loose and likely to become detached (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to body
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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Handbrake lever cover missing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside corrosion on sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail147,155 miles (+6,957)1 dangerous17 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,155 miles
- Test number
- 904659503034
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near towing eye (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades loose and likely to become detached (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to body
Pass140,198 miles (+5)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 140,198 miles
- Test number
- 652398018204
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail140,193 miles (+6,950)6 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,193 miles
- Test number
- 542722913083
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass133,243 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 133,243 miles
- Test number
- 976003786239
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail133,243 miles (+6,435)9 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,243 miles
- Test number
- 465098462493
- MajorNearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,808 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 126,808 miles
- Test number
- 491307704616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,808 miles (+8,029)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,808 miles
- Test number
- 641463206354
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass118,779 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 118,779 miles
- Test number
- 892622836149
- AdvisoryNearside corrosion on sill
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,779 miles (+8,611)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,779 miles
- Test number
- 910042238034
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside corrosion on sill
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,168 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 110,168 miles
- Test number
- 712109465128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,168 miles (+6,907)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,168 miles
- Test number
- 839799752559
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass103,261 miles (+67)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 103,261 miles
- Test number
- 856740786331
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever cover missing
Fail103,194 miles (+8,897)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,194 miles
- Test number
- 755709217681
- FailureLower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever cover missing
Pass94,297 miles (+6,595)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 94,297 miles
- Test number
- 119277407631
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryHandbrake lever cover missing
Pass87,702 miles (+8,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 87,702 miles
- Test number
- 233680663339
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on sills
Pass78,953 miles (+4,692)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 78,953 miles
- Test number
- 165149305457
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass74,261 miles2 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 74,261 miles
- Test number
- 145080214083
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded.
- NoteN/s rear inner wheel arch corroded.
- NoteO/s and n/s fronr brake discs corroded and worn.
- NoteO/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded.
- NoteO/s and n/s outer sills corroded.
- NoteO/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded.
- NoteO/s front chassis coroded.
- NoteRear cross member corroded.
- NoteRear exhaust pipe corroded.
Fail74,261 miles (+1,346)2 repaired2 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,261 miles
- Test number
- 157300814058
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes corroded.
- NoteN/s rear inner wheel arch corroded.
- NoteO/s and n/s fronr brake discs corroded and worn.
- NoteO/s and n/s front brake pipes corroded.
- NoteO/s and n/s outer sills corroded.
- NoteO/s and n/s rear brake pipes corroded.
- NoteO/s front chassis coroded.
- NoteRear cross member corroded.
- NoteRear exhaust pipe corroded.
Pass72,915 miles (+580)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 72,915 miles
- Test number
- 369870101223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,335 miles (+13,078)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 72,335 miles
- Test number
- 424258310245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,257 miles (+15,340)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 59,257 miles
- Test number
- 282986599101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,917 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 43,917 miles
- Test number
- 224432218257
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail43,917 miles (+14,295)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,917 miles
- Test number
- 734832218211
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass29,622 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 29,622 miles
- Test number
- 133594097041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,616 miles (+9,064)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,616 miles
- Test number
- 883409487067
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass20,552 miles (+18,189)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 20,552 miles
- Test number
- 360132116252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail2,363 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 2,363 miles
- Test number
- 810386506221
- FailureHorn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S83 DAE
- Does S83 DAE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S83 DAE expired on 24 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S83 DAE?
- The MOT on S83 DAE expired on 24 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S83 DAE done?
- S83 DAE was recorded at 147,155 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2024, an average of 8,281 miles a year.
- Has S83 DAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S83 DAE has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on S83 DAE 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 S83 DAE find?
- S83 DAE failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 17 major defects, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired; front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure, and 22 more.
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