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L707 BKM

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,288 mi
Last recorded129,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL707 BKM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 129,288 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s mirror

o/s track rod end

Pass 16 Jul 2010 123,859 miles

inner and outer sills

Pass 9 Jul 2009 118,010 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 111,906 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 111,906 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak present

Pass 19 Jul 2007 105,120 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 97,981 miles

front pads low

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f wing corroding

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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L707 BKM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L707 BKM, 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 L707 BKM registered?

L707 BKM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 1 September 1993.

Is L707 BKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L707 BKM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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