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Y202 SVM

2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Grey Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,361 mi
Last recorded174,361 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY202 SVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 174,361 miles

o/s/r hub has an oil leak.front brake discs and pads have some rust.chassis rusted.

Fail 18 Oct 2010 174,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

o/s/r hub has an oil leak.front brake discs and pads have some rust.chassis rusted.

Pass 19 Oct 2009 168,035 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 167,990 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 161,902 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 161,870 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2007 152,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Oct 2006 133,934 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 113,676 miles

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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Y202 SVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 166,059 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 Y202 SVM, 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 25 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 Y202 SVM registered?

Y202 SVM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 18 October 2001.

Is Y202 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y202 SVM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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