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169,165 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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.
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
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
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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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