MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,822 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front cross member and rear chassis legs corr/weak
n/s bulkhead corr/holed
surface corr/body work
front cross member corr/weak
rear chassis legs surface rust
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front cross member corr/weak
rear chassis legs surface rust
surface corr/body work
bearing noise from rear axle
outer sills surface rust
rear chassis legs surface rust
outer sills have surface rust
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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M788 YRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 M788 YRP, 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 M788 YRP registered?
M788 YRP is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M788 YRP safe to buy?
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