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L258 KBW

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

209,814 mi
Last recorded209,814 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL258 KBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2008 209,814 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 205,279 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 200,528 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 196,233 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2005 196,233 miles

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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 KBW 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 80%.

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 KBW, 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 KBW registered?

L258 KBW is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 11 February 1994.

Is L258 KBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L258 KBW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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