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L585 YUE

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

84,705 mi
Last recorded84,705 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL585 YUE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 84,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 81,233 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 77,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 77,093 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 72,261 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2013 72,259 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,460 miles

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch area

Fail 11 Jul 2012 71,459 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch area

Pass 13 Jul 2011 70,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 70,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 69,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 68,113 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 68,112 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 66,529 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 66,523 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,839 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 61,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear 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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L585 YUE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L585 YUE, 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 L585 YUE registered?

L585 YUE is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L585 YUE safe to buy?

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