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M227 AEX

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,150 mi
Last recorded81,150 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM227 AEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2009 81,150 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2009 81,150 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 May 2007 80,793 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

Offside mirror damaged.

Offside rear top marker lamp not working

Fail 8 May 2007 80,793 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre cut but not to cords

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside mirror damaged.

Offside rear top marker lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2006 80,706 miles

major engine 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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M227 AEX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc 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 M227 AEX, 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 M227 AEX registered?

M227 AEX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 22 March 1995.

Is M227 AEX safe to buy?

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