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L561 XRT

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

245,560 mi
Last recorded245,560 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL561 XRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 245,560 miles

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

steering box have noize

Fail 15 Apr 2009 245,537 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

steering box have noize

Pass 24 Jul 2007 230,403 miles

as 870242497162

Fail 11 Jul 2007 230,087 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s door sharp edges on lower edge

o/s front indicator lamp has small hole

Pass 14 Jul 2006 221,585 miles

advisory as 1st test july 03/07/2006

Fail 3 Jul 2006 221,574 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

oil leak

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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L561 XRT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L561 XRT, 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 L561 XRT registered?

L561 XRT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 19 November 1993.

Is L561 XRT safe to buy?

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