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R133 CMY

1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,926 mi
Last recorded140,926 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D156,899 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 CMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 140,926 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 140,926 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 119,641 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 99,193 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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R133 CMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R133 CMY, 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 R133 CMY registered?

R133 CMY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is R133 CMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 CMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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