Mercedes-Benz 308 D

Registered from 1990 to 1999.

What fails its inspection

Great Britain's MOT record for the 1998 2.3 diesel. 14 of 38 tests failed.

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly
A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched

Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.

Brakes — 43% of its failures
- A flexible brake hose excessively damaged, deteriorated, chafed, twisted or stretched
- Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement
Suspension — 36% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
Exhaust and emissions — 21% of its failures
Steering — 14% of its failures
Lights and electrics — 64% of its failures
- A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED
- Lamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements
- A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps
Body and structure — 29% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A door will not open using the relevant control or close properly