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K523 MTU

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,140 mi
Last recorded264,140 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK523 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 264,140 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 264,113 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 259,730 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 247,973 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 245,861 miles

ADV SLIGHT LIFT IN N/S KING PIN †ADV SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S TRACK ROD END †ADV OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE †ADV LIGHT CORROSION ON UNDER BODY

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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K523 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K523 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.

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How do I check the history of K523 MTU?

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What year was K523 MTU registered?

K523 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 9 July 1993.

Is K523 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K523 MTU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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