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L236 EOD

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

170,313 mi
Last recorded170,313 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL236 EOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2007 170,313 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 170,313 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

knock in the steering box

offside rear light lens is damaged

slight free play at wheel

slight lift from nearside front king pin

there is corrosion on the outside panels

Pass 19 Jul 2006 163,639 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 163,216 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Apr 2006 162,192 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion both rear floors

corrosion nearisde rear outer sill.

dampness around fuel cap seal.

slight lift nearside king pin

surface corrosion both outer sills.

surface corrosion both rear outer arch's

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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L236 EOD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 L236 EOD, 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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L236 EOD is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 April 1994.

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