MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,698 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip worn/split
Front brake discs corroded/pitted
Front wiper blades torn
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Rear lamp lense broken/damaged (reverse lamp)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front corner flat bed mounting bolt missing
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
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)
Front reg plate starting to delaminate.
Rear reg plate lamp red light. Advise extra lamp with white light.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Front reg plate starting to delaminate.
Rear reg plate lamp red light. Advise extra lamp with white light.
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 308 D?
Based on 98,454 MOT tests across 12,937 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L708 SWM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in Blue with a 2,299cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 L708 SWM, 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 L708 SWM registered?
L708 SWM is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 22 November 1993.
Is L708 SWM safe to buy?
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