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K520 MTU

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

284,100 mi
Last recorded284,100 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2011 284,100 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Minor oil leak.

Spare tyre tread low.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 283,512 miles

2 side marker lamps not working.

All spring bushes deteriorated.

Bonnet release insecure.

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Both rear top marker lamps not working.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

General corrosion.

Oil leak

Spare tyre tread low.

Transmission noise possible thrust bearing.

Fail 19 Feb 2009 283,512 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 side marker lamps not working.

All spring bushes deteriorated.

Bonnet release insecure.

Both front wheel bearings slightly noisy.

Both rear top marker lamps not working.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake discs worn and corroded.

General corrosion.

Oil leak

Spare tyre tread low.

Transmission noise possible thrust bearing.

Pass 28 Sep 2007 276,901 miles

slight rear brake inbalance. slight corrosion on front offside metal brake pipe.

Pass 29 Sep 2006 272,111 miles

Advise n/s/f door mirror cracked. Slight play in front anti roll bar bushes. Front tyres tread just 2.mm.

Some light bulbs not working.

Pass 18 Oct 2005 266,613 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 266,613 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in both front anti roll bar bushes

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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K520 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K520 MTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K520 MTU registered?

K520 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K520 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K520 MTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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