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L258 FOA

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,537 mi
Last recorded49,537 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL258 FOA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2007 49,537 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 49,537 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 49,096 miles

bodywork tatty. †

chips in windscreen.

o/s rear light support out of alighnment.

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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L258 FOA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 L258 FOA, 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 L258 FOA registered?

L258 FOA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L258 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L258 FOA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L258 FOA have outstanding finance?

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