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M648 GSU

1995 Mercedes 308

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,500 mi
Last recorded81,500 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 308186,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM648 GSU
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2008 81,500 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 74,611 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 74,608 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 67,450 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 67,450 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes 308?

Based on 987 MOT tests across 194 vehicles.

62.3%
Pass Rate
2,189
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
194
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 95
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 91
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 76
Brake pipe excessively corroded 68
fog lamp not working 53
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M648 GSU is a 1995 Mercedes 308 in Blue 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 308 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 186,543 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 308 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 95 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M648 GSU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 308 typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes 308 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M648 GSU registered?

M648 GSU is a 1995 Mercedes 308, first registered on 13 June 1995.

Is M648 GSU safe to buy?

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