M166VAR

MERCEDES 308 D

1995 · White · Diesel · 2,299 cc · Minibus

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MOT

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Expires 14 Oct 2026 (11 days overdue)

Tax

Taxed

Due 01 Oct 2027 (341 days left)

Mileage

57,282 mi

At MOT on 04 Oct 2025

About M166VAR

Registration M166VAR is a 1995 white MERCEDES 308 D with a 2,299cc diesel engine. The vehicle is approximately 31 years old and therefore requires an annual MOT test.

The MOT for M166VAR expired on 14 October 2026, 11 days ago. The vehicle cannot legally be driven on public roads except to a pre-booked MOT appointment.

Vehicle tax is paid and next due on 01 October 2027, 341 days from today.

The vehicle has 16 MOT tests on record, including 14 passes and 2 failures, with 21 defects or advisories noted across the history.

Latest recorded mileage was 57,282 miles on 04 October 2025. The vehicle has covered an average of 143 miles per year across its MOT history, below the UK average of around 7,400, suggesting light use. Warning: the recorded mileage decreases between at least one pair of consecutive MOT tests, which can be a sign of clock tampering. Verify carefully before any purchase.

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MOT History 16 tests

Recorded mileage and result at each MOT test Pass Fail

MOT test number: 188037929382
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2026
Mileage recorded: 57,282 KM
Registration at time of test: M166VAR
Data source: DVSA

No defects or advisories recorded.

MOT test number: 948721655030
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2016
Mileage recorded: 26,840 KM
Registration at time of test: M166VAR
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

ADVISORY Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

MOT test number: 408195303436
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014
Mileage recorded: 26,825 KM
Registration at time of test: M166VAR
Data source: DVSA

ADVISORY Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ADVISORY Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ADVISORY Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

USER ENTERED Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

MOT test number: 340586759098
Mileage recorded: 11,226 KM
Registration at time of test: M166VAR
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

FAIL Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FAIL Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

MOT test number: 563540638073
Mileage recorded: 4,025 KM
Registration at time of test: M166VAR
Data source: DVSA

FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FAIL Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

FAIL Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle specifications

Model: 308 D
Body Type: Minibus
Fuel Type: DIESEL
Engine Size: 2,299 cc
First Registered: May 1995
First Used on Road: 04 May 1995
Wheelplan: 2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Revenue Weight: 3,500 kg
Last V5C Issued: 05 Sep 2017
Safety Recall: Unknown
Export Marker: No

Tyre Size

Standard fitment 195/70R15

All four wheels 15" wheel

195/70R15 T 104

Fitted to front and rear

Width

195 mm

Tread width

Profile

70%

Sidewall

Wheel

15"

Rim

Speed T

118 mph

Max speed

Load 104

900 kg

Per tyre

What do these numbers mean?

Take 225/45R18 W 91 as an example:

225 is the tread width in millimetres.
45 is the profile: the sidewall height is 45% of the width.
R18 means a radial tyre on an 18 inch wheel.
W is the speed rating (the fastest the tyre is rated for, 168 mph here).
91 is the load index (the most weight one tyre can carry, 615 kg here).

Manufacturer standard (OE) tyre sizes for this vehicle. Always check the sizes printed on your existing tyres or the sticker inside the driver's door before buying, as fitments can vary by trim and wheel option.

Data from DVLA & DVSA. For personal use only, always verify independently before purchase decisions. Last updated 24 Oct 2026 at 09:33.