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M120 DEU

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

258,956 mi
Last recorded258,956 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM120 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 258,956 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 4 Oct 2010 258,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both side front wings rusty

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 23 Sep 2009 258,132 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 258,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE MOOR7

Pass 21 Oct 2006 251,084 miles

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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M120 DEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M120 DEU, 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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What year was M120 DEU registered?

M120 DEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 February 1995.

Is M120 DEU safe to buy?

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