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M184 AFM

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,963 mi
Last recorded173,963 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM184 AFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 173,963 miles

nearside roof running light inop

surface corrosion on nearside and offside main chassis

Pass 18 Jul 2009 172,811 miles

nearside roof running light not working

surface corrosion on nearside and offside main chassis

Fail 17 Jul 2009 172,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside roof running light not working

surface corrosion on nearside and offside main chassis

Pass 22 Jul 2008 171,493 miles

nearside roof light inop

surface corrosion on nearside and offside main chassis

Fail 21 Jul 2008 171,493 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside roof light inop

surface corrosion on nearside and offside main chassis

Pass 20 Jul 2007 170,069 miles

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

surface corrosion on nearside and offside main chassis

Fail 19 Jul 2007 170,069 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

surface corrosion on nearside and offside main chassis

Pass 25 Jul 2006 169,853 miles

slight leak from power steering resivoir

surface corrosion on some areas of main chassis

Fail 24 Jul 2006 169,853 miles

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

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

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

slight leak from power steering resivoir

surface corrosion on some areas of main chassis

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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M184 AFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 M184 AFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M184 AFM registered?

M184 AFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 May 1995.

Is M184 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M184 AFM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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