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N187 UUK

1995 Mercedes 308

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

164,319 mi
Last recorded164,319 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 308186,543 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 UUK
MakeMercedes
Model308
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 164,319 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 155,092 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 145,552 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 145,552 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 131,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 131,246 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 115,945 miles

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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N187 UUK is a 1995 Mercedes 308 in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N187 UUK, 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 N187 UUK registered?

N187 UUK is a 1995 Mercedes 308, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N187 UUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N187 UUK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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