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L195 WHT

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Beige Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

190,845 mi
Last recorded190,845 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2006
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL195 WHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2006 190,845 miles

rear brakes - slight imbalance

Fail 5 Jul 2006 190,821 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 22 May 2006 190,731 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside parking-brake cable partially seized

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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L195 WHT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Beige with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L195 WHT, 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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What year was L195 WHT registered?

L195 WHT is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 11 May 1994.

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The MOT history for L195 WHT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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