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L526 XNR

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

221,957 mi
Last recorded221,957 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL526 XNR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 221,957 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 220,274 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front slight corrosion on inner arch

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 220,259 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front slight corrosion on inner arch

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2011 219,096 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 219,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

general body condition

Pass 25 Feb 2010 218,549 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 218,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 217,158 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 211,947 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 211,947 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 204,971 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks slight...

front and rear brake imbalance...

hand brake cable near side rusting...

rusting to the front near side wheel arch...

small chip to the off side indicator light lens...

Fail 23 Feb 2007 204,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber worn.

Front number plate cracked.

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Main beam switch faulty.

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake warning light inop.

Slight play in king pins.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 193,950 miles

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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L526 XNR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L526 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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L526 XNR is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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