MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both handbrake cables have cracked outer casings but still in good working order
slight play in nearside king pin
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both hand brake cables have cracked outer casings but still in good working order
slight play in nearside front king pin
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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L538 EVN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 L538 EVN, 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 L538 EVN registered?
L538 EVN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L538 EVN safe to buy?
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