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L358 LET

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Yellow Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,899 mi
Last recorded170,899 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL358 LET
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 170,899 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 167,973 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 167,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 166,907 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 166,894 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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L358 LET is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Yellow with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L358 LET, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L358 LET?

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What year was L358 LET registered?

L358 LET is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is L358 LET safe to buy?

The MOT history for L358 LET shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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