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M74 BBY

1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,766 mi
Last recorded125,766 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D166,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM74 BBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 125,766 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 125,760 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 122,937 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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M74 BBY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 166,249 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 M74 BBY, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M74 BBY registered?

M74 BBY is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 21 February 1995.

Is M74 BBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M74 BBY shows 3 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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