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L251 ENC

1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

381,623 mi
Last recorded381,623 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D217,912 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 ENC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2006 381,623 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 381,623 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

This vehicle has been downgraded to GVW 3500 †CERT NO SERIAL †00422642 DTP REF NO4362A

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?

Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
2,904
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 188
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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L251 ENC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 217,912 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 508 D fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L251 ENC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 508 D typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L251 ENC registered?

L251 ENC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 10 November 1993.

Is L251 ENC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L251 ENC shows 2 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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