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L628 TGT

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,318 mi
Last recorded59,318 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL628 TGT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2018 59,318 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple holes (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple ares (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple areas (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor /body mount area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre perishing

rear axle noisy when spun

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,111 miles

Fuel system component leaking drips off engine and gearbox (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front tyre perishing

rear axle noisy when spun

Pass 6 Mar 2015 47,370 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 47,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,026 miles

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

light corrosion vehicle structure

Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,009 miles

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 46,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,590 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 46,588 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

loading door sharp edge on bottom

Pass 2 Mar 2011 46,353 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 46,110 miles

light rusting around windscreen aperature n/s

Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,755 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 45,473 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 44,729 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 44,725 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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L628 TGT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L628 TGT, 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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L628 TGT is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 27 October 1993.

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