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L61 OMA

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

222,905 mi
Last recorded222,905 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL61 OMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 222,905 miles

rear hub seals leaking

Fail 14 Nov 2017 222,900 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing lens (1.1.A.3a)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings under front arches (6.1.B.2)

rear hub seals leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2016 218,085 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 218,074 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door step (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 213,423 miles

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

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

non obligatory mirror is damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2014 209,209 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 209,177 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 209,146 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 203,000 miles

corrosion o/s step

corrosion o/s/f inner arch

Pass 10 Jun 2011 195,840 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 195,846 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake reserve travel low

Pass 1 Jun 2010 194,885 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 194,859 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 190,427 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 190,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 187,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 179,470 miles

advisory given on test number 523191676273

Fail 28 Sep 2006 179,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wing mirror missing

n/s/f brake hose slighty chaffed

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

rear chassis to body bolts missing

Fail 6 Sep 2006 179,399 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 179,365 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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L61 OMA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 L61 OMA, 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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L61 OMA is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 4 August 1993.

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