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M121 DEU

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,900 mi
Last recorded194,900 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM121 DEU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2009 194,900 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

number plate lights dim

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 11 Sep 2009 194,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

number plate lights dim

offside front tyre perishing

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 15 Jul 2009 194,814 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

both number plate lights dull

o/s front tyre in poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2008 193,522 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates damaged

off front tyre side wall perrished slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2008 193,522 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both number plates damaged

off front tyre side wall perrished slightly

Fail 2 Jul 2008

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

hoses contaminated by fuel leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 190,615 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2005

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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M121 DEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M121 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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M121 DEU is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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