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L230 BFK

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

283,197 mi
Last recorded283,197 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 BFK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2007 283,197 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 283,197 miles

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

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 261,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 261,589 miles

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

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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L230 BFK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green 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 L230 BFK, 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 L230 BFK registered?

L230 BFK is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 January 1994.

Is L230 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L230 BFK shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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