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M976 WET

1995 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,410 mi
Last recorded86,410 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 308186,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM976 WET
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 86,410 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under step (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2019 86,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear footbrake slightly weak

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 86,271 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 86,160 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,114 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 86,092 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 85,922 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,817 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 85,817 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 85,734 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre innerside wall splitting and perished and reccomend replace

Fail 29 Mar 2010 85,733 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting & perished reccomend replace

Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,355 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 85,349 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front bumper insecure

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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M976 WET is a 1995 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 M976 WET, 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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M976 WET is a 1995 Mercedes 308, first registered on 9 May 1995.

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