MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
neraside chassis rail very rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside chassis corroded outside of prescribed area
offside mirror damaged but vision not im paired
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
nearside chassis corroded outside of prescribed area
offside mirror damaged but vision not im paired
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
replace all 4 shocks
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L49 OMA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L49 OMA, 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 L49 OMA registered?
L49 OMA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 6 August 1993.
Is L49 OMA safe to buy?
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