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M119 SKL

1995 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,814 mi
Last recorded213,814 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 308186,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM119 SKL
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 213,814 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 213,810 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 198,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

play detected in both rear hubs. .

Pass 25 Jun 2008 192,955 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 192,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 186,051 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 174,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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M119 SKL is a 1995 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 186,543 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M119 SKL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M119 SKL is a 1995 Mercedes 308, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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