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K409 SLB

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

66,034 mi
Last recorded66,034 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK409 SLB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 66,034 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 66,034 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,871 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,871 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 58,921 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f engine mountings worn

Fail 10 Jun 2009 58,921 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f and o/s/f engine mountings worn

Pass 22 May 2008 48,991 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 48,991 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 41,674 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 41,645 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear emegency handle insecure

Fail 23 May 2007 41,590 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 31,291 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 17 May 2006 31,291 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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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K409 SLB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 175,815 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K409 SLB, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K409 SLB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 July 1993.

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