MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,495 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
body/undersides corroded.
bonnet badly corroded around latch area
exhaust deteriorated
play in steering box
slight bind at offside front wheel
exhaust corroded and slightly holed and seeping
front brake discs corroded
n/s/f tyre perished with deep cracks, no cords showing, both rear tyres perished
o/s reg - plate lamp dim
slight play in both front king pins and wheel bearings
slight steering free play
various underside corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
bonnet latch mount bracket badly corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward leaf spring mount inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster faulty (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward leaf spring mount inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
bonnet latch mount bracket badly corroded
various underside corrosion
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
steering box has slight play
various underside corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front registration plate damaged
rear registration plate has tape covering letter but still readable
steering box has slight play
various underside corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front brake binding slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front brake binding slightly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion offside front inner arch
knock in steering box
screen damage
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
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L335 FHD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L335 FHD, 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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L335 FHD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 October 1993.
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