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M68 GRY

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,739 mi
Last recorded84,739 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM68 GRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2011 84,739 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight lift in both trackrod ends

Pass 12 Oct 2011 84,739 miles

Oil leak

slight lift in both trackrod ends

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,753 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,448 miles

exhaust front mount tied on with wire

offside front indicator lens small hole

Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,609 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 46,268 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Oct 2006 46,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre(s) has an inadequate speed rating (4.1.B.2)

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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M68 GRY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 M68 GRY, 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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What year was M68 GRY registered?

M68 GRY is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 14 October 1994.

Is M68 GRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M68 GRY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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