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L323 LSC

1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,155 mi
Last recorded94,155 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D217,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL323 LSC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model508 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2007 94,155 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 92,699 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 92,692 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

passenger floor corroded at seat

ragged edge at front doors

ragged edge at side door

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 508 D?

Based on 2,678 MOT tests across 314 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
2,904
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 188
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 133
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 97
fog lamp not working 88
position lamp(s) not working 84
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L323 LSC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 217,912 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 508 D fails its MOT is brakes imbalanced across an axle, accounting for 188 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L323 LSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 508 D typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 508 D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of L323 LSC?

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What year was L323 LSC registered?

L323 LSC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 508 D, first registered on 13 October 1993.

Is L323 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L323 LSC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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