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M226 VBM

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,995 mi
Last recorded151,995 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 VBM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2007 151,995 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 151,995 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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M226 VBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow 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 M226 VBM, 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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How do I check the history of M226 VBM?

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What year was M226 VBM registered?

M226 VBM is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1995.

Is M226 VBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M226 VBM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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