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R125 ENE

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Grey Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

294,409 mi
Last recorded294,409 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 ENE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 294,409 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 294,409 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2008 282,146 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2008 282,146 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 207,021 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 250,144 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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R125 ENE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Grey with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 156,899 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 R125 ENE, 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 28 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 R125 ENE registered?

R125 ENE is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R125 ENE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 ENE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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