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K794 EAW

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,688 mi
Last recorded209,688 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK794 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 209,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 207,481 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 207,481 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 204,882 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 202,077 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 199,211 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 196,364 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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K794 EAW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K794 EAW, 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 K794 EAW registered?

K794 EAW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K794 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K794 EAW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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