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M167 VAR

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,894 mi
Last recorded24,894 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM167 VAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 24,894 miles

Corrosion around metal brake pipe fixing n/s/f - still secure

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

Mirror cracked o/s

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

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

Surface corrosion on rear x-member

Wiper blade torn o/s - still clearing screen

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,638 miles

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

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

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven cracking and nails in tread

offside mirror glass cracked

slight play both front king pins

vehicle body corroding under both front wings

vehicle chassis corroding both sides

Pass 21 Nov 2008 23,973 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside front under wing corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and nails in tyre tread

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2008 23,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front brake pipes corroding

front brake hose ferrules corroding

nearside front under wing corroding

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven and nails in tyre tread

offside door mirror glass cracked

rear rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2007 23,232 miles

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

corrosion in nearside front inner wing not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

nearside front bumper end damaged

Fail 10 Dec 2007 23,226 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion in nearside front inner wing not within 30 cm of a prescribed area

nearside front bumper end damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,464 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 21,645 miles

temp repair has been made to nearside rear lamp lens

Fail 15 Dec 2005 21,638 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear lamp lens damaged but not showing a whihe light to the rear

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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M167 VAR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M167 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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M167 VAR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 10 March 1995.

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