MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
546,575 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre 10 + years old
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
lift in n/s frt king pin
noise on transmission area
pitman arm gatter split
rust to chassis
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre 10 + years old
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
lift in n/s frt king pin
pitman arm gatter split
rust to chassis
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected wheel cylinder leaking (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
lift in n/s frt king pin
n/s frt tyre over 10 years old
play in drag link ends
rust to chassis
rust to n/s step and chassis
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
fuel tank damaged
o/s doorstep rusting and frt innerarches
o/s rear light lence damaged
play in steering joints nearing limits
slight lift in frt king pins
van undersealed
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
fuel tank damaged
handbrake travel on limits
lift in frt king pins
o/s rear brake pipe damaged
o/s rear lamp damaged
play in steering joints
rust to door steps
unable to check frt wheel bearings due to binding
van undersealed
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
parking brake requirements only just met may need further adjustment or repair
play in steering arms
slight damage to fuel tank
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
parking brake requirements only just met may need further adjustment or repair
play in steering arms
slight damage to fuel tank
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
damage to fuel tank
play in both front steering arms
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside also too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
damage to fuel tank
play in both front steering arms
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M737 PAG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 M737 PAG, 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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M737 PAG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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