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L320 FJM

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,446 mi
Last recorded158,446 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL320 FJM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2007 158,446 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 149,118 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 148,882 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L320 FJM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 L320 FJM, 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 L320 FJM registered?

L320 FJM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 5 October 1993.

Is L320 FJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L320 FJM shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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