MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,203 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise diesel deposits injectors see no leaks time test
advise nearside front bottom ball joint gater split
advise oil leak engine and sump area
advise prop shaft missing securing bolt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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P131 PMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 167,956 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 P131 PMA, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of P131 PMA?
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What year was P131 PMA registered?
P131 PMA is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 13 March 1997.
Is P131 PMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P131 PMA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P131 PMA have outstanding finance?
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