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M78 HTY

1995 Mercedes 308

Orange Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

248,000 mi
Last recorded248,000 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 308186,543 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM78 HTY
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 248,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre exhaust pipe loose / blowing slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2007 246,613 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre/front exhaust clamp loose

ns rear door lower catch loose

Fail 21 Nov 2007 246,594 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre/front exhaust clamp loose

ns rear door lower catch loose

Pass 30 Oct 2006 244,781 miles

as test no.4701013406411

Fail 30 Oct 2006 244,773 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2005 243,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

centre exhaust clamp badly corroded

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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M78 HTY is a 1995 Mercedes 308 in Orange with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M78 HTY, 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 M78 HTY registered?

M78 HTY is a 1995 Mercedes 308, first registered on 10 February 1995.

Is M78 HTY safe to buy?

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