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M826 CWS

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,686 mi
Last recorded158,686 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM826 CWS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 158,686 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front and offside rear upper shock shrouds rusted

front most exhaust clamp missing,but secure

Fail 19 Sep 2008 158,657 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front and offside rear upper shock shrouds rusted

front most exhaust clamp missing,but secure

temp.repair to n/s/f wing repeater lamp

Pass 20 Sep 2007 152,926 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 152,822 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2006 148,801 miles

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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M826 CWS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M826 CWS, 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 M826 CWS registered?

M826 CWS is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 21 December 1994.

Is M826 CWS safe to buy?

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