MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
313,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bumper insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
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L649 DTX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L649 DTX, 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 L649 DTX registered?
L649 DTX is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 2 December 1993.
Is L649 DTX safe to buy?
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