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M216 FMR

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

281,178 mi
Last recorded281,178 miles
Recorded on15 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM216 FMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2008 281,178 miles

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

advance corrosion in prescribe area of servo

advance corrosion on body + rear doors + inner wheel arches

advance corrosion on o/s/f lower body sill + holed but not in prescibe area

Pass 3 May 2007 275,601 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

o/s of vehicle advanced corrosion bottom of body

pin hole in front head lamps

unable to open rear doors from out side

Fail 30 Apr 2007 275,596 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

o/s of vehicle advanced corrosion bottom of body

pin hole in front headlamps

slight play in n/s wheel bearing

unable to open rear doors from outside

Pass 20 Apr 2006 269,250 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 269,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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M216 FMR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M216 FMR, 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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What year was M216 FMR registered?

M216 FMR is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 April 1995.

Is M216 FMR safe to buy?

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