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L250 RCA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,225 mi
Last recorded74,225 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL250 RCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 74,225 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 73,417 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 72,880 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 72,712 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 72,026 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 72,004 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,903 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 69,880 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 69,029 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,381 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,526 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 67,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 65,467 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 64,606 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 64,596 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 62,675 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 61,500 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 58,574 miles

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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L250 RCA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L250 RCA, 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 L250 RCA registered?

L250 RCA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 December 1993.

Is L250 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L250 RCA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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