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L349 GCP

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

229,199 mi
Last recorded229,199 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL349 GCP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 229,199 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 229,189 miles

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 226,422 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 226,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 223,506 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 223,506 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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L349 GCP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L349 GCP, 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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L349 GCP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 25 October 1993.

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