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L517 XNR

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,548 mi
Last recorded118,548 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 XNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 19 Apr 2007 118,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

n/s/f wing repeater repaired

Pass 18 Apr 2006 179,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general underbody corrosion

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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L517 XNR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L517 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 L517 XNR registered?

L517 XNR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 12 October 1993.

Is L517 XNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L517 XNR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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