MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
356,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was L559 JFS registered?
L559 JFS is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 21 September 1993.
Is L559 JFS safe to buy?
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