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L141 YVV

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

445,174 mi
Last recorded445,174 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 445,174 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 444,490 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 437,493 miles

n/s bonnet corosion

n/s/f bumper split

o/s cab step body as slight corosion

o/s drop side two hinges missing and n/s hinge loose two of

o/s side chock rail coroded

Fail 11 May 2006 437,493 miles

Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s/f bumper split

o/s body side rail corosion

o/s drop side two hinges missing and n/s hinger loose two of

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 YVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YVV, 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 YVV is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 7 June 1994.

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