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L114 ULA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,987 mi
Last recorded147,987 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL114 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2009 147,987 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

headlight aim slightly low

n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

o\s\r corrosion prescribed areas

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2009 147,987 miles

headlight aim slightly low

n\s\f tyre wearing on outer edge

o\s\r corrosion prescribed areas

small chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Aug 2008 141,694 miles

corrosion forming to rear pannels lower section outer skin

Pass 3 Aug 2007 137,987 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake fluid getting low

nearside door sill starting to corrode

offside rear wing starting to corrode

parking brake will require adjustment soon

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear number plate slightly insecure

rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 2 Aug 2007 137,987 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake fluid getting low

nearside door sill starting to corrode

offside rear wing starting to corrode

parking brake will require adjustment soon

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 14 Jun 2006 126,006 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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L114 ULA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L114 ULA, 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 L114 ULA registered?

L114 ULA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 23 September 1993.

Is L114 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L114 ULA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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