MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
as test no.4701013406411
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for M78 HTY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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