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M159 XWX

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,610 mi
Last recorded197,610 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM159 XWX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2009 197,610 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 197,610 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 194,374 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 191,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 187,430 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 XWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc 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 M159 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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What year was M159 XWX registered?

M159 XWX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 24 April 1995.

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