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L136 UAF

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,562 mi
Last recorded215,562 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL136 UAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 215,562 miles

exhaust deteriorated and starting to blow at joints and rubbers splitting

front panel corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Apr 2013 215,545 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated and starting to blow at joints and rubbers splitting

front brake discs corroded

front panel corroded

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2011 214,911 miles

Bonnet underskin corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Apr 2011 214,911 miles

Bonnet underskin corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 210,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside sill rusted through

Fail 24 Mar 2010 210,657 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

nearside mirror cracked

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside sill rusted through

Pass 30 Apr 2009 210,435 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 210,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 210,151 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 210,151 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 209,869 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 209,869 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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L136 UAF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L136 UAF, 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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L136 UAF is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 13 August 1993.

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