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L307 WDU

1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,825 mi
Last recorded101,825 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D135,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL307 WDU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model208 D
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 101,825 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 101,810 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,392 miles

N/s/r wheel arch detteriating.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bodywork detteriating out of prescribed areas.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 89,750 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 83,856 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside repeater has slight damage

Pass 7 Sep 2006 83,856 miles

offside repeater has slight damage

Pass 1 Sep 2005 76,655 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 76,655 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight damage offside repeater lamp

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 208 D?

Based on 88,234 MOT tests across 10,853 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
4,818
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
10,853
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,461
Stop lamp not working 4,489
Registration plate lamp not working 4,151
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,037
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,843
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L307 WDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 135,822 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 208 D fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 7,461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L307 WDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 208 D typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Mercedes-benz 208 D is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L307 WDU registered?

L307 WDU is a 1994 Mercedes-benz 208 D, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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