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P151 MEV

1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

215,112 mi
Last recorded215,112 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,956 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 MEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 215,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 201,338 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 201,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2007 187,189 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 187,173 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 172,415 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 172,415 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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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P151 MEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P151 MEV, 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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What year was P151 MEV registered?

P151 MEV is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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