MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M104 FGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M104 FGP, 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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How do I check the history of M104 FGP?
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What year was M104 FGP registered?
M104 FGP is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 3 July 1995.
Is M104 FGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for M104 FGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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