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M213 RVM

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

423,001 mi
Last recorded423,001 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM213 RVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2007 423,001 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Apr 2007

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

battery case coorroded

frontbrakes slightly juddering

oil leak

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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M213 RVM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M213 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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M213 RVM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 July 1995.

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