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L708 SWM

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

Blue Diesel 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

189,698 mi
Last recorded189,698 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL708 SWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 189,698 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 189,673 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 184,547 miles

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)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 184,317 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 179,378 miles

Front reg plate starting to delaminate.

Rear reg plate lamp red light. Advise extra lamp with white light.

Fail 19 Oct 2009 179,287 miles

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.

Pass 18 Oct 2008 174,572 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 174,568 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 168,360 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 162,624 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 156,224 miles

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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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.

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