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L56 NNW

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Green Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

263,152 mi
Last recorded263,152 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL56 NNW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 263,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all flexible brake hoses perished

exhaust downpipe to center silencer joint clamp loose-exhaust is secure

front brake imbalance--nearside effort lower

front number plate deteriorating

metal brake pipes to both front flexible brake hoses rusty

offside seat belt webbing starting to fray

rear wheel arches rusty

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Feb 2006 249,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front no plate deteriorated

nsf side repeater lense damaged

osf and nsf metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2006 249,696 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front numberplate in poor condition

nearside front outer seat belt webbing starting to fray

nearside front wing repeater lens damaged

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes to flexible brake hoses corroded

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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L56 NNW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Green with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L56 NNW, 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 L56 NNW registered?

L56 NNW is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 October 1993.

Is L56 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L56 NNW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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