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M201 RVM

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,053 mi
Last recorded176,053 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 176,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s/f top marker light inop

Pass 14 Apr 2012 174,376 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 165,757 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 165,757 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 161,689 miles

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak

Passenger front seat covers slightly restrict operation of seat belts

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 161,663 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside door mirror slightly damaged

Oil leak

Passenger front seat covers slightly restrict operation of seat belts

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 158,474 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 156,249 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 156,198 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 153,670 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 153,670 miles

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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M201 RVM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 M201 RVM, 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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M201 RVM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 April 1995.

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