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L507 XNR

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,539 mi
Last recorded196,539 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL507 XNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2009 196,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general condition of body corroded

steps holed by corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2009 196,539 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general condition of body corroded

steps holed by corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2008 195,196 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

front outer rigger holed by corrosion

nearside and offside front flexi ferrules corroaded

nearside front wing holed by corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2007 193,514 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 193,514 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front flexi ferrule corroded

nearside front out rigger holed by corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2006 190,920 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 190,920 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 188,107 miles

Front body mounting points not attatched, other mounts require attention.

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Reverse lights inoperative.

Fail 10 Aug 2005 188,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front body mounting points are not attatched, other mounts require attention.

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Reverse lights inoperative.

oil leak

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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L507 XNR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L507 XNR, 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 L507 XNR registered?

L507 XNR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 9 September 1993.

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