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K533 MTU

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

183,587 mi
Last recorded183,587 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK533 MTU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 183,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 176,633 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 168,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 160,115 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 160,110 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 152,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 144,918 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 140,500 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 133,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 127,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 122,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 118,639 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 115,812 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 115,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,801 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 107,261 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 102,043 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,588 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 89,111 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 82,710 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 294,598 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 79,465 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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K533 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K533 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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What year was K533 MTU registered?

K533 MTU is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 7 June 1993.

Is K533 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K533 MTU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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