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L497 NAV

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Black Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,694 mi
Last recorded156,694 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 NAV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 156,694 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 156,569 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 149,204 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

body support channels starting to corrode / also very rusty in several places

Fail 13 Apr 2012 149,196 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

body support channels starting to corrode / also very rusty in several places

Pass 20 Aug 2009 144,027 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 144,021 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 6 Feb 2007 132,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 130,050 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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L497 NAV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Black with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L497 NAV, 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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What year was L497 NAV registered?

L497 NAV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L497 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L497 NAV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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