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M159 KOD

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

22,135 mi
Last recorded22,135 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 KOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2007 22,135 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 22,135 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 216,751 miles

centre prop shaft rubber cracking

front & rear number plates cracked

n/s/f king pin slight play

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn

play in steering box & joints

Fail 24 Jul 2006 216,751 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

centre prop shaft rubber cracking

front & rear number plates cracked

n/s/f king pin slight play

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r shock absorber lower bush worn

play in steering box & joints

Fail 18 Jul 2006 216,698 miles

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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

centre prop shaft centre rubber bush badly cracked

clutch pedal rubber missing

front & rear number plates cracked

n/s/r light lens side damage

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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M159 KOD 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 40%.

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 M159 KOD, 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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M159 KOD is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 7 April 1995.

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