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L262 RCA

1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

208,420 mi
Last recorded208,420 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2008
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D167,085 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL262 RCA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2008 208,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2008 208,417 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2007 207,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 207,828 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 207,828 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 203,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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L262 RCA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L262 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 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 L262 RCA registered?

L262 RCA is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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