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L408 CDB

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

367,878 mi
Last recorded367,878 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL408 CDB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 367,878 miles

Both headlamp patterns slightly blurred but aim height correct

Brake fluid level near minimum

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Chip in zone a of screen actual damage less than 10 mm but slightly opaque ring around it does not appear to affect drivers view

Clutch pedal rubber holed

Corrosion accross the top of the front bulkhead comes close to servo mounts at o/s/ but not within 300mm

Fuel cap seal wrinkled but appears to seal

Load apportioning valve pivot is showing some wear

N/s king pin has some wear but not yet affecting the steering

N/s/f upper door hing mount corroded

O/s/f inner wing has some corrosion but appears repaired on inside

O/s/f step is stitch welded but this is not within a prescribed area.

O/s/r chassis has apperent corrosion but has been repaired inside

Outside of body dented & repaired with filler both sides & bumper corners damaged/ none of it sharp or protruding

Rear of exhaust manifold has soot marks around it suggesting a slight leak but not audible

Steel brake pipes at load apportioning valve have surface corrosion

Wipers smear very slightly

Fail 23 Feb 2011 367,839 miles

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both headlamp patterns slightly blurred but aim height correct

Brake fluid level near minimum

Brake pedal rubber starting to wear

Chip in zone a of screen actual damage less than 10 mm but slightly opaque ring around it does not appear to affect drivers view

Clutch pedal rubber holed

Corrosion accross the top of the front bulkhead comes close to servo mounts at o/s/ but not within 300mm

Fuel cap seal wrinkled but appears to seal

Load apportioning valve pivot is showing some wear

N/s king pin has some wear but not yet affecting the steering

N/s/f upper door hing mount corroded

N/s/r park brake reads considerably lower than o/s

O/s/f inner wing has some corrosion but appears repaired on inside

O/s/f step is stitch welded but this is not within a prescribed area.

O/s/r chassis has apperent corrosion but has been repaired inside

Outside of body dented & repaired with filler both sides & bumper corners damaged/ none of it sharp or protruding

Rear of exhaust manifold has soot marks around it suggesting a slight leak but not audible

Steel brake pipes at load apportioning valve have surface corrosion

Wipers smear very slightly

Pass 7 Jul 2010 361,169 miles

Aerial at n/s/f wing protruding but not caused by damage or corrosion

Both front steps are extensively corroded but not in prescribed areas

Front brake pipes under arches pitted but not to excess

Rear brake pipes corroded but not to excess

Rear bumper corners broken but not sharp

Rear floor has been extensively repaired inside

Various small chips & stickers on windscreen but not in zone a

Fail 22 Jun 2010 360,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Aerial at n/s/f wing is protruding but not caused by damage or corrosion

Both front steps are extensively corroded but not in prescribed areas

Brake pipes at rear axle corroded to excess

Front brake pipes under wheel arches corroded & pitted but not to excess

Rear bumper corners broken but not sharp

Rear floor has been extensiv ely repaired on the inside of the veichle

Various fragments of stickers & small chips in the screen but not in zone A

Pass 24 Jun 2009 351,606 miles

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

heavy corrosion both steps but not in prescribed areas but would advise fixing for safety

heavy corrosion o/s "B" post but 15" from belt mount

Fail 11 Jun 2009 351,606 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Propshaft component defective

heavy corrosion both steps but not in prescribed areas but would advise fixing for safety

heavy corrosion o/s "B" post but 15" from belt mount

Pass 12 Jun 2008 342,369 miles

Corrosion at o/s & n/s front steps not in prescribed area

N/s king pin thrust has a piece peeling off but no movement evident.

N/s/r wheel bearing slight noise (could be diff noisey)

Fail 29 May 2008 342,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Corrosion at o/s & n/s front steps not in prescribed area

N/s king pin thrust has a piece peeling off but no movement evident.

N/s/r wheel bearing slight noise (could be diff noisey)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 342,254 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Propshaft component defective

both steps corroded but not yet within prescribed area.Would advise fixing before they become insecure

n/s/f bottom door hinge insecure

o/s/f tyre covered with goo on outer wall

Pass 7 Mar 2007 331,715 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 331,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion at o/s step not in prescribed area

Corrosion at rear brake pipes

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 318,367 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 318,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 318,367 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside 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 Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake bind n/s/r but not to excess(5kg)

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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L408 CDB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L408 CDB, 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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L408 CDB is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 August 1993.

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