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L583 DPC

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,048 mi
Last recorded214,048 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2010
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL583 DPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2010 214,048 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 214,047 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 213,922 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

all around body and wheel arches holes and rust

Pass 1 Apr 2009 213,922 miles

all around body and wheel arches holes and rust

Pass 27 Mar 2008 213,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

steering box has slight play

Fail 27 Mar 2008 213,605 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

steering box has slight play

Pass 1 Dec 2006 211,543 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 211,540 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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L583 DPC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L583 DPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L583 DPC registered?

L583 DPC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 17 November 1993.

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