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L274 WJR

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Silver Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,096 mi
Last recorded181,096 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL274 WJR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2007 181,096 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

load sensing valve lever pivot slight wear

offside rear service brake performance lower than nearside rear

Fail 7 Jun 2007 181,096 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

load sensing valve lever pivot slight wear

offside rear service brake performance lower than nearside rear

Fail 21 Jun 2006 166,153 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 166,153 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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L274 WJR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Silver with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L274 WJR, 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 L274 WJR registered?

L274 WJR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 22 September 1993.

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