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HAZ 8160

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAZ 8160
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre perished / split

both front and rear brake hoses perished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brakes binding slightly

both rear tyres worn on outer edges

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017
Fail 11 Jul 2017

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2016
Fail 11 Jul 2016

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 165,486 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 165,310 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 159,171 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 159,048 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013
Fail 19 Jun 2013

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 146,475 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Jun 2011 138,531 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 138,531 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 130,382 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 130,139 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 119,575 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 113,311 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 113,267 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 10,569 miles

passenger seat removed

Fail 12 Jun 2007 105,764 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

lift in n/s o/s lower ball joints with requirement

rear ladder partly obscuring number plate

Pass 17 May 2006 96,564 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s rear shock absorber lower bush side ways movement

oil leak

passenger seat not fitted

rear number plate slightly obscured

slight lift in n/s o/s lower ball joints †

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?

Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.

61.3%
Pass Rate
4,756
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
12,937
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12,708
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,814
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 5,530
Stop lamp not working 4,929
Registration plate lamp not working 4,900
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HAZ 8160 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 166,249 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 308 D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 12,708 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HAZ 8160, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 308 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HAZ 8160 is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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