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L107 MWJ

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

228,148 mi
Last recorded228,148 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2006
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL107 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2006 228,148 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 228,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 228,121 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2006 228,104 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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L107 MWJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 L107 MWJ, 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 L107 MWJ registered?

L107 MWJ is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 3 December 1993.

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