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L141 WGG

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

341,376 mi
Last recorded341,376 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL141 WGG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 341,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 338,057 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VERY BAD OIL LEAK

Fail 19 Feb 2009 338,026 miles

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

BRAKE READINGS: 700 440 250 250

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bad oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Feb 2009 337,983 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bad oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Feb 2008 334,513 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 334,498 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 334,377 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 25 Jan 2008 334,224 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2006 329,931 miles

Oil leak

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

corrosion at o/s/f inner wing

n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 19 Dec 2006 329,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

Oil leak

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

n/s/r wheel bearing

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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L141 WGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 167,085 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 L141 WGG, 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 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 308 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L141 WGG is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 29 March 1994.

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