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L119 MGW

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

242,871 mi
Last recorded242,871 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL119 MGW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 242,871 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 242,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 235,351 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 235,259 miles

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

corrosion throughout vehicle structure

Pass 6 Nov 2007 226,408 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 221,592 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 215,759 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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L119 MGW 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 L119 MGW, 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 L119 MGW registered?

L119 MGW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 3 December 1993.

Is L119 MGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L119 MGW 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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