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L151 PDO

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Red Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,758 mi
Last recorded174,758 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL151 PDO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 174,758 miles

front windscreen slightly chipped.

offside and nearside front kick step holed and corroded.

slight corrosion nearside rear chassis rail.

slight play in nearside front king pins.

slight play in steering box.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 174,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front windscreen slightly chipped.

offside and nearside front kick step holed and corroded.

slight corrosion nearside rear chassis rail.

slight play in nearside front king pins.

slight play in steering box.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 172,900 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 170,307 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking 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)

nearside front inner wing starting to corrode

Fail 19 Dec 2008 170,285 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front inner wing starting to corrode

Pass 28 Dec 2007 163,601 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 156,199 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 153,138 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 153,068 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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L151 PDO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Red with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L151 PDO, 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 L151 PDO registered?

L151 PDO is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L151 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L151 PDO shows 9 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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