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M154 XWX

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

82,487 mi
Last recorded82,487 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM154 XWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 82,487 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 177,548 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipe from load sensing valve slightly corroded

offside brake light dim

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear chassis in generally poor condition (corroded)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 177,548 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipe from load sensing valve slightly corroded

offside brake light dim

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

rear chassis in generally poor condition (corroded)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 174,001 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2013 174,001 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 169,988 miles

exhaust insecure at joint from flexi to bend

Fail 12 Jul 2012 169,988 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust insecure at joint from flexi to bend

Pass 16 Jul 2011 168,016 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 168,016 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 166,425 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 166,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 160,864 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 160,864 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 154,736 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 May 2008 154,736 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 146,195 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 146,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 139,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nail in tyre

Fail 23 Mar 2006 139,574 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M154 XWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 M154 XWX, 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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M154 XWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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