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M204 AFM

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

250,612 mi
Last recorded250,612 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM204 AFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2007 250,612 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 250,612 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 248,635 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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M204 AFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 M204 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 M204 AFM registered?

M204 AFM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 June 1995.

Is M204 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M204 AFM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M204 AFM have outstanding finance?

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