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M166 VAR

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,282 mi
Last recorded57,282 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 VAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 57,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 51,071 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 43,641 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 37,940 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 34,068 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 29,174 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 26,899 miles

underside sills to floor heavily repaired and painted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 26,840 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 26,825 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,823 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,227 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 11,226 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 4,027 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 4,025 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 54,477 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 54,441 miles

SLIGHT LIFT IN O/S N/S TRACK ROD ENDS . MOVEMENT IN N /S REAR SHOCKER LOWER BUSH

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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M166 VAR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 M166 VAR, 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 M166 VAR registered?

M166 VAR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 4 May 1995.

Is M166 VAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M166 VAR shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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