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L727 LNV

1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D

White Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,830 mi
Last recorded105,830 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D175,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 LNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model308 D
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 105,830 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear brake application imbalance at top of acceptable scale

Rear doors starting to corrode along bottom....

Fail 20 May 2009 105,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear doors starting to corrode along bottom....

Pass 28 Nov 2007 98,940 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 89,758 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 89,741 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak from offside rear hub

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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L727 LNV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D in White with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L727 LNV, 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 L727 LNV registered?

L727 LNV is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 308 D, first registered on 14 December 1993.

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