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M370 VFM

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,165 mi
Last recorded169,165 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM370 VFM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2017 169,165 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Main chassis small hole. (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front chassis small hole. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Slight lift. (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Sills and door steps corroded.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 168,153 miles

Engine oil leak. Nearside front tyre starting to age.

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wings corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Vertical movement (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by all spring mountings have surface corrosion. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 16 May 2016 168,153 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Door bottom. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear Lower passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Locking pin corroded away from door. (6.2.B.2)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by all spring mountings have surface corrosion. (2.4.A.3)

Engine oil leak. Nearside front tyre starting to age.

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner wings corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Vertical movement (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 159,282 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches. Corrosion to door steps, offside inner sills and front inner wheel arches. Nearside rear bumper corner cover missing. No sharp edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 159,282 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches. Corrosion to door steps, offside inner sills and front inner wheel arches. Nearside rear bumper corner cover missing. No sharp edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 154,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches, both inner sills corroded. Nearside rear bumper corner in poor condition.Offside handbrake cable outer in poor conition.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 154,760 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear wheel arches, both inner sills corroded. Nearside rear bumper corner in poor condition.Offside handbrake cable outer in poor conition.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 152,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear bumoer corner cover missing, no sharp edges. Surface corrosion to front of chassis and inner sills. Nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed. Handbrake cable outer in poor condition.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 152,636 miles

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear bumoer corner cover missing, no sharp edges. Surface corrosion to front of chassis and inner sills. Nearside rear tyre sidewall scuffed. Handbrake cable outer in poor condition.

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 148,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Speedometer light not working. Neraside rear bumper cover missing, no sharp edges. Surface corrosion to wheel arches and offside inner sill. N/S/F front tyre wearing on both edges. N/S/R brake drum sligtly warped. O/S inner sill surface corrosion.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 148,791 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Speedometer light not working. Neraside rear bumper cover missing, no sharp edges. Surface corrosion to wheel arches and offside inner sill. N/S/F front tyre wearing on both edges. N/S/R brake drum sligtly warped. O/S inner sill surface corrosion.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 146,806 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Rear nearside buper corner cover missing. Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches, inner sills and door bottoms. Front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 25 May 2010 146,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches. Nearside rear bumper corner cover missing, no sharp edges. Radiator bottom has coolant leak.

Fail 21 May 2010 146,805 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches. Nearside rear bumper corner cover missing, no sharp edges. Radiator bottom has coolant leak.

Fail 28 May 2009 142,669 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Neaside side door dented. King pins dry. Offside rear service brake increasing quicker than nearside.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2009 142,669 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Neaside side door dented. King pins dry. Offside rear service brake increasing quicker than nearside.

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 140,319 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2008 140,317 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside & nearside front body corroded but not affecting stearing or suspension.

Pass 25 May 2007 138,503 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 138,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Bonnet corroded

Engine front covered in oil

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear wheel arch has tape over

offside sill has tape over

Pass 26 May 2006 131,959 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 131,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

oil leak around N/S/R of engine

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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M370 VFM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 167,085 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 M370 VFM, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M370 VFM is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 September 1994.

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