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Y379 FEL

2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 3222cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,640 mi
Last recorded157,640 miles
Recorded on4 May 2010
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 FEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,222cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2010 157,640 miles

both rear brake flexi hoses starting to crack and perish

rear center brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 30 Mar 2009 136,876 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 122,828 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 106,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 88,844 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 88,844 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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Y379 FEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 3,222cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y379 FEL, 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 Y379 FEL registered?

Y379 FEL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y379 FEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y379 FEL 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.

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