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L559 JFS

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

356,606 mi
Last recorded356,606 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL559 JFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 356,606 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch fluid pipe corroded and flexy hose detiorated

corrosion inside both rear wheel arches

front number plate slightly detiorated

nearside rear brake back plate wet

offside front lower door pilar corroded

offside front lower inner sill corroded

rear wood lined

Fail 24 Feb 2009 356,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clutch fluid pipe corroded and flexy hose detiorated

corrosion inside both rear wheel arches

front number plate slightly detiorated

nearside rear brake back plate wet

offside front lower door pilar corroded

offside front lower inner sill corroded

rear wood lined

Pass 18 Mar 2008 354,852 miles

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

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

both sides rear floor slightly corroded inside rear wheel arches

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner and outer sills corroded

rear floor wood lined

Fail 11 Mar 2008 354,794 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

both sides rear floor slightly corroded inside rear wheel arches

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner and outer sills corroded

rear floor wood lined

Pass 4 Mar 2007 352,638 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 362,501 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 350,889 miles

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

oil spray chissis and all steel brake pipes

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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L559 JFS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L559 JFS, 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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L559 JFS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 21 September 1993.

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