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L166 CKL

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

307,537 mi
Last recorded307,537 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL166 CKL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 307,537 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 307,537 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 303,771 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 303,758 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 302,640 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

door o/s front step slight corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 299,913 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 299,913 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside door mirror cracked

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

front washer jet partialy blocked

Pass 30 Jun 2008 220,051 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 220,032 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

bulk head corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2008 220,028 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 218,778 miles

Centre Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosian on bulk head

front steps corroded

surface corrosian starting rear chassis

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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L166 CKL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L166 CKL, 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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L166 CKL is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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