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M156 XAS

1995 Mercedes-benz 408 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,151 mi
Last recorded124,151 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM156 XAS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model408 D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 124,151 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 121,686 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 121,686 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 118,978 miles

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 408 D?

Based on 1,212 MOT tests across 190 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
190
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 65
fog lamp not working 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 63
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 59
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57
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M156 XAS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 408 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 408 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M156 XAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 408 D typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 408 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M156 XAS registered?

M156 XAS is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 408 D, first registered on 4 April 1995.

Is M156 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for M156 XAS 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.

Does M156 XAS have outstanding finance?

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